Notable Kolis from Bijapur Sultanate

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In Bijapur Sultanate, there were several Prominent Kolis who served in Bijapur army and Bijapur navy.
Here are details on the Kolis from Bijapur Sultanate:
  • Sarnaik Esaji Chivhe: Esaji Chivhe was Sarnaik of Purandar fort, Torna fort and Rajgarh fort in Bijapur Sultanate. Sarnaik Esaji Chivhe was Mahadev Koli by caste and Vatandar of 17 villages. Sarnaik Esaji Chivhe attacked the Golconda Sultanate and captured the Torna fort and Rajgarh forts from Golkonda Sultan.
  • Yakut Khan: Qasim Yakut Khan was a Koli by caste and Muslim by religion. He was Admiral of Bijpur Sultanate navy. After some time, Koli Yakut Khan became Admiral of Mughal navy.

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