The Pichad is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Pichad Kolis served in Maratha Empire as Subedar, Mansabdar and Nayak but in 1776 - 77, they revolted against Peshwa government because of their deposition from posts but later Pichad kolis enlisted to their posts.
After establishment of British rule in Maharashtra, Pichad Kolis took up arms against British authorities under their Koli chief Balaji Pichad.
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