On April 16, 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured in Bhubaneswar descendants of 16 families associated with what is known as the Paika rebellion of 1817. Here’s an explainer about the little-known but bloody rebellion of Odisha against British colonialism. What is Paika rebellion? The rebellion came to be known as Paika Bidroh (Paika rebellion). It’s 200 years since the army led by King of Khurda revolted against the British on April 2, 1817.

Source: The Hindu April 16, 2017 07:28 UTC