- Source: Khasia (clan)
The Khasia, or Khasiya is a clan (Gotra) of the Koli caste found in the Indian state of Gujarat. The Mahuva was the stronghold or controlled by Khasia Kolis but they were defeated by the Thakur Wakhatsinhji of Bhavnagar State and their controlled Territories of Mahuva, Kundla, Rajula, Gadhada and Botad. Khasiya Kolis were pirates in Gujarat ocean and lived by piracy.
Origin
The Khasia Kolis of Gujarat got their name from Khas village in Ranpur region of Ahmedabad district. The Khasia Kolis around Mahuva in Gohilwad district, had marital relations with Gohils.
Principalities
Juna Padar and Shevdivadar were ruled by Kolis of Khasia clan
See also
Gohil dynasty
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Khasia (clan)
- Chavda (Koli clan)
- Jethwa
- Khas people
- Khasas
- Nomads of India
- Moulvibazar District
- Ethnic minorities in Bangladesh
- Meghalaya
- Juna Padar