Me caste

Muslim Koli caste in Gujarat and Sindh From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Me Koli also known as Vadha Koli, or Wadha Koli[1] are a partly Muslim Koli and partly Hindu Koli caste found in the former union territory of Daman and Diu and the state of Gujarat in India.[2] They are also known as Maldhari Kolis in the Banni region of Kutch district of Gujarat.[3][4]

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Me Koli
Vadha Koli
Subcaste of Muslim Kolis of Gujarat
EthnicityKoli people
Location
Parent tribeMuslim Kolis
DemonymKoli
Branches
  • Me Koli
  • Meta Koli
  • Vadha Koli
  • Wadha Koli
Language
Religion
Surnames
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Clans

Here are some of the clans of Me Kolis of Gujarat:[1]

  • Makwana
  • Khode
  • Payri
  • Yoyi
  • Notada
  • Chandri
  • Mattani
  • Aspan

Titles

  • Patel, the most common title is Patel used by Me Kolis of Gujarat.[1]
  • Maldhari, Me Kolis of Kutch also titled as Maldhari for their traditional profession of animal husbandry.[3]

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