What is the News? The government of India has said that the Paika rebellion cannot be called the first War of Independence At present, the Indian Mutiny or Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 is called the first war of Independence against British Rule. What is the Paika Rebellion? Read more: About Paika Rebellion What is the… Continue reading Explained: Why Centre has refused to accept Paika revolution as first war of independence
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Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?
News:President will lay the foundation stone for a memorial to mark 200 years of the Paika Rebellion. Facts: Who were Paikas: 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… Continue reading Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?
