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कोली, કોલી, कोळी | |
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Languages | |
Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bhil, Kachi Koli, Konkani, Kannada | |
Religion | |
Hindu, Muslim, Christian | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Kori, Koli Christians |
The Koli are an agriculturist caste of India, mostly found in Gujarat. At the beginning of 20th century, the Koli caste was recognised as a criminal tribe under Criminal Tribes Act by British Indian government because of their anti-social activities but during the World War I, Kolis were recognised as a Martial caste by British Indian Empire. Kolis of Gujarat were well-known pirates of Arabian Sea.[1]
The Koli caste forms the largest caste cluster in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, comprising 24% and 30% of the total population in those states respectively.[2][3]
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