The 'Paika Rebellion' of 1817 took place in which present-day state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Paika Rebellion' of 1817 took place in which present-day state?
A. Jharkhand
B. Odisha
C. West Bengal
D. Bihar
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Paika Rebellion was an armed uprising against the British in 1817 in Khurda, Odisha, led by Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar. Paikas were the traditional landed militia of the Gajapati rulers.

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