Sikh Kolis
The Sikh Koli,[1] or Koli Sikh is a religious subset of Koli caste who adopted the Sikh religion in Punjab region of India and Pakistan.[2][3]
| Sikh Koli सिख कोली | |
|---|---|
| Religious subgroup of Koli caste | |
| Ethnicity | Koli people |
| Location | |
| Varna | Warrior |
| Demonym | Kolis |
| Branches |
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| Language | |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Surnames | Sardar |
References
change- ↑ Marenco, Ethne K. (1976). The Transformation of Sikh Society. New Delhi, India, Asia: Heritage Publishers. pp. 281: There were also Sikhs of Dhanak, Aheri, Dom, Dagi, Koli, Megh, Changar, Johi–Rawal, Khatik and Chamrang castes.
- ↑ General, India Office of the Registrar (1962). Census of India, 1961. New Delhi, India, Asia: Manager of Publications. pp. 124: It was gathered from the informants that the Sikh Kolis have adopted Sikhism of their ...
{{cite book}}: no-break space character in|pages=at position 91 (help) - ↑ General, India Office of the Registrar (1962). Census of India, 1961: Delhi. New Delhi, India, Asia: Manager of Publications. pp. 124: Kolis in Delhi are Hindus with the exception of five who are Sikhs as reported in the Census 1961 data.