The Patil [1] (also known as Gaonpatil and Sarpatil) [2] is a title used by Koli chiefs of villages in Maharashtra. [3]
Koli Patil | |
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Honorific title of Koli caste | |
Ethnicity | Koli people |
Location | |
Varna | Agriculturist |
Parent tribe |
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Demonym | Kolis |
Branches |
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Language | |
Religion | Hinduism |
the Janjira island was built and fortified by Koli chieftain Ram Patil. [4] Koli Patils sometimes called as Gaonpatil which means 'village head' and it is found among both Hindu and Christian Kolis. Patil is hereditary title to the Koli families of Maharashtra. [5] In Koli society, there were several types of Patil [6]
Kolis of Maharashtra served in Maratha Empire and a Koli Patil who was naval chief in Maratha Navy named Laya was honoured by Shivaji with the title of Sarpatil and grants of villages for his courageous actions and Siddis of Janjira. [10]
The Patil [1] (also known as Gaonpatil and Sarpatil) [2] is a title used by Koli chiefs of villages in Maharashtra. [3]
Koli Patil | |
---|---|
Honorific title of Koli caste | |
Ethnicity | Koli people |
Location | |
Varna | Agriculturist |
Parent tribe |
|
Demonym | Kolis |
Branches |
|
Language | |
Religion | Hinduism |
the Janjira island was built and fortified by Koli chieftain Ram Patil. [4] Koli Patils sometimes called as Gaonpatil which means 'village head' and it is found among both Hindu and Christian Kolis. Patil is hereditary title to the Koli families of Maharashtra. [5] In Koli society, there were several types of Patil [6]
Kolis of Maharashtra served in Maratha Empire and a Koli Patil who was naval chief in Maratha Navy named Laya was honoured by Shivaji with the title of Sarpatil and grants of villages for his courageous actions and Siddis of Janjira. [10]