Paika Rebellion Flashcards
Paika Rebellion was against whom ?
East India Company
Where did it originate ?
Odisha , Khurda district
When did the Paika Rebellion happen ?
1817
Which Indian Ministry renamed the Paika Rebellion as the First War of Independence ?
Union Human Resource Development
Who was the minister who made this announcement ?
Prakash Javadekar
When was the Sepoy Mutiny, originally regarded as first war of independence ?
1857, 40 years later
Was Paika Rebellion armed ?
Yes
Who were the rulers of Odisha at that time where this originated ?
Gajapati
What was the name of the landed militia ?
Paiks
What was the main reason for their anger ?
Their land was taken and land revenue policies
How long did this last before the British finally won ?
3 months
The East India Company abolished Cowrie currency. How did they want taxes to be paid ?
Silver
When did the Government of India recognise Paika rebellion as India’s first War of Independence ?
October, 2017
Who led the rebellion?
Buxi Jagabandhu ( Bidyadhar Mahapatra)
Under whom did EIC set a commission to curb rebellion?
Walter Ewer
