President Ramnath Kovind laid foundation to memorial dedicated to

| President Ramnath Kovind laid foundation to memorial dedicated to Paika Rebellions of 19^th century. Paika Rebellion happen in which state?

A. Karnataka

B. Maharashtra

C. Odisha

D. Bengal

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Right Answer is: C

SOLUTION

• Paika Rebellion happened in Odisha. They were traditional land owning military personnel of Odisha State.

• When British invaded in their area in 1803, Bharamarbar Rai, the highest-ranking military general of King of Khorda Mukund Dev II, led the Paikas to join the uprising.

• The Paika Rebels initially proved heavy on British but eventually British managed to put down the rebel by may, 1817.