The Paika Rebellion as recently seen in the news occurred in ______________.

Bengal

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Odisha

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The correct option is B Odisha
Paika Rebellion took place when the British East India company wrested the rent-free land that had been given to the Paiks for their military service to the Kingdom of Khurda. This rebellion briefly shook the foundations of British rule in the eastern part of India (Odisha). In this rebellion, Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar, the military chief of the King of Khurda, led his army of Paikas forcing the British East India Company forces to retreat.

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