With reference to Paikas, consider the following statements: They rendered martial services in return for hereditary nish-kar jagirs and titles. During the Paika Rebellion, several Kondhs rose up in revolt against the British. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Both statements are correct.

The Paikas were a class of military retainers who had been recruited since the 16th century by kings in Odisha from a variety of social groups to render martial services in return for hereditary rent-free land (nish-kar jagirs) and titles.
The Paik Rebellion was an armed rebellion against the British East India Company’s rule in 1817.
In 1817, several Kondhs descended from the Ghumusar area to rise in revolt against the British.
Bakshi Jagabandhu, the hereditary chief of the militia army of the Gajapati King of Khurda led an army of Paikas to join the uprising of the Kondh.

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