Raja Birakishore Dev gave up the control of the Jagannath temple at Puri to the _____.

British

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Marathas

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Mughals

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Rajputs

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Solution

The correct option is B Marathas
Raja Birakishore Dev gave up the rights to oversee the activities in the Puri Jaghanath temple to the Marathas. To regain these rights back, they supported the British in the Anglo-Maratha Wars.

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