Vegad
Vegad, or Wegad is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Gujarat.[1][2]
| Vegad Koli વેગડ કોલી | |
|---|---|
| Clan (Gotra) of Koli caste | |
| Ethnicity | |
| Location | |
| Varna | Warrior |
| Parent tribe | Gujarati people |
| Language | |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Surnames | |
Notable
[edit]Notable members include:
- Amritlal Vegad (1928–2018), Indian writer and painter
- Shankarbhai Vegad (born 1955), Indian politician
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Roy, Shibani (1983). Koli Culture: A Profile of the Culture of Talpad Vistar. New Delhi, India: Cosmo Publications. pp. 98: Koli clans: Wegad (Vegad), Waghani, Waja, Waweda, Wans, Wagrolia, Warsadia, Watukia, Wadhiya, Wasan.
- ^ "Ahead of Limbdi by-poll another former Congress MLA joins BJP". DeshGujarat. 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2022-10-08.