The Paika Rebellion (1817), considered one of the earliest anti-colonial uprisings, took place in which region?
Odisha
The Paiks were a hereditary militia of Odisha who served the Gajapati kings as land-holding foot soldiers.
In 1817, under the leadership of Bakshi Jagabandhu, the Paiks rose against the East India Company in the region around Khurda in Odisha.
Their grievances included the loss of hereditary lands, harsh revenue settlements and the abolition of the cowrie-based salt currency.
Because it targeted colonial rule broadly, the Paika Rebellion is regarded as one of the earliest anti-colonial uprisings in India.
Hence, it took place in Odisha.
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