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- ↑ Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv (1957). The Mahadev Kolis. New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Book Depot. pp. 99–101:Clans (kul) of Mahadev kolis are Mhashal, Modak, Mukane, Mundhe–Bhagit, Hile, Pichad, Vaje, Gondake, Jadhav, Kadu, Kudave, Wagh, Waghmare, Bhalinge, Muthe, Navali, Padmere, Pandhare, Patekar, Patil, Phadole, Pichad.
- ↑ Russell, Robert Vane (2020-09-28). The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India (Volumes I and II). Library of Alexandria. ISBN 978-1-4655-8294-2.