Maliwad

The Maliwad Koli, or Malivad Koli is a clan (Gotra) of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Gujarat.

During the Rebellion of 1857, The Maliwad Kolis of Khanpur in Lunawara State revolted against Rana of Lunawada under their Koli chieftain Suralmal of Khanpur. Because of Koli rebellion, Rana sought help from British government and British troops under Major Buckle attacked at Maliwad Koli rebels and suppressed the rebellions. In 1870, The Maliwad Kolis again raised and breakdown the peace in the state and British controlled Territories.

References

Ref1: Book:- India Census (1933). Census of India,

Publication place: New Delhi, India

Pages: 510

Ref2: Book:- People of Gujarat

Writer: R. b Lal

Publisher: Popular Prakashan

Pages: 128

Ref3: Book:-  The Hind Rajasthan, Or, The Annals of the Native States of India

Publisher: Usha Publications

Pages: 819

Ref4: Book:- Gujarat State Gazetteers: Panchmahals

Publisher: Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications

Pages: 130

Publication Date: 1972