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Who attempted to gain control over the Jagannatha temple?
Who attempted to gain control over the Jagannatha temple?
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The correct option is C All of above
As
the temple gained importance as a center of pilgrimage, its
authority in social and political matters also increased. All those who
conquered Orissa, such as the Mughals, the Marathas and the English East
India Company, attempted to gain control over the temple. They felt
that this would make their rule acceptable to the local people.
As the temple gained importance as a center of pilgrimage, its authority in social and political matters also increased. All those who conquered Orissa, such as the Mughals, the Marathas and the English East India Company, attempted to gain control over the temple. They felt that this would make their rule acceptable to the local people.
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