Pattikar Koli

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Patekar Koli
पाटेकर कोळी
Clan of Mahadev Kolis
The fort of Trimbak conquered by Patekar Kolis of Maharashtra
EthnicityKoli
LocationMaharashtra
VarnaWarrior
Parent tribeMahadev Koli
Language
ReligionHindu
Surnames

The Pattikar, or Patekar, Pattekar and Patikar is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra and neighbouring Territories.[1] Pattikar Kolis of Maval region were hereditary subedars in Maratha Army.[2]

In 1761, The Pattikar Kolis with the help of Bhangare and Khade Kolis captured the fort of Trimbak from Nizam of Hyderabad state and gave it to Peshwa (Prime minister) of Maratha Empire.[3] They were led by Kheroji Pattikar who was serving in Maratha Empire and was rewarded with grants of villages and a large sum of money.[4]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv (1957). The Mahadev Kolis. New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Book Depot. pp. 100: Clans of Mahadev Kolis of Maharashtra: Patekar, Padhole, Jadhav, Jadhav, Chaudhary, Gabale.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ Upadhyaya, Ashok K. (1980). "Peasantisation of Adivasis in Thane District". Economic and Political Weekly. 15 (52): A134–A146. ISSN 0012-9976. JSTOR 4369377.
  3. ^ Ghurye 1957, pp. 12
  4. ^ Hardiman, David (2007). Histories for the Subordinated. New Delhi, India: Seagull Books. p. 104. ISBN 978-1-905422-38-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)