The Kabbaliga,[1] or Kabaliga[2] is a subcaste of the Koli Caste mostly found in the India state of Karnataka.[3] Kabbaliga Kolis are trying to be included in the Scheduled Tribe category in order to get reservation benefits.[4]
Regions with significant populations | |
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Karnataka | |
Languages | |
Kannada,
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Religion | |
Hindu | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Gangaputra Koli, Mogaveera Koli, Mahadev Koli |
During the British period, Kabbaliga Kolis were employed as Talwars, who used to protect the villages from robbers and other armies. The Kabbaliga Koli community were engaged in occupations including hunting, animal husbandry, fishing and agriculture. Later, hunting was banned and the majority of these people started practicing agriculture and animal husbandry.[citation needed]