In which of the following areas did the Uprising of Khurda in 1817 take place?

Correct option is B

• The Khurda Uprising of 1817 took place in Odisha against the British rule.
• It was led by Bakshi Jagabandhu, a former military commander of the Khurda kingdom, along with the local Paika warriors.
• The uprising was triggered due to the British annexation of the Khurda kingdom in 1803, heavy taxation, and suppression of the Paikas (warrior class).
• The revolt was one of the first major armed resistances against British colonial rule in India.

• Paika Rebellion (1817) is often considered the first war of Indian independence.
• The British East India Company imposed land revenue policies that adversely affected the Paikas and local zamindars.
• The revolt initially succeeded in capturing Khurda but was later suppressed by the British.
• Bakshi Jagabandhu was arrested in 1825, and the rebellion was completely crushed.

• Was a center of the 1857 Revolt .
• Important leaders: Rani Lakshmibai, Kunwar Singh, Begum Hazrat Mahal.

• Saw revolts like the Poligar Rebellion (1799-1805) against British rule.
• Veerapandiya Kattabomman fought against the British in this region.

• Was the first region under direct British rule after the Battle of Plassey (1757).
• Important revolts: Sanyasi-Fakir Rebellion (1763-1800), Indigo Revolt (1859-1860).