The Mavala is a title used by the Kolis of Maval region. All of the inhabitants of Maval region were Mahadeo Kolis. Maval region, also known as Bavan Mavals...

a hereditary Koli Nayak or Sardar, due to which the Kolis were known as Mavala. The Koli Nayaks of the fifty-two forts of the Maval region also had a chief...

and Nagar Haveli and nearby areas. Kolis of Malusare clan were known as Mavala because of their service in Maratha Empire and most known Koli family from...

manned by Koli commander Tanaji Malusare. the Kolis formed the important Mavala army of Shivaji at Shivneri Fort in Junnar. A Koli chief named Laya Patil...