The Popere, or Popera is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1] The ruling Koli dynasty of Jawhar State belong to the Popere clan of Mahadev Kolis of Konkan who established the rule over Jawhar in 1346 by Koli chief Jayaba Popere.[2] They are Agriculturist and noted for the militant spirit.[3]

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  1. Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv (1957). The Mahadev Kolis. New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Book Depot. pp. 10–266.
  2. Roy, Shibani (1983). Koli Culture: A Profile of the Culture of Talpad Vistar. New Delhi, India: Cosmo Publications. p. 29.
  3. Ralte, Lalrinawmi; Faria, Stella (2004). Waging Peace, Building a World in which Life Matters: Festschrift to Honour Gabriele Dietrich. New Delhi, India: ISPCK. pp. 179–180. ISBN 978-81-7214-798-3.