European Resistance Resistance to British East India Company Expansion

Bakshi Jagabandhu

"Indian freedom fighter from Odisha"

Region 📍 Odisha

Opponent ⚔️ British Empire

Biography

Jagabandhu Bidyadhara Mohapatra Bhramarbara Raya popularly known as Buxi Jagabandhu was the commander (Buxi) of the forces of the king of Khurda. He is one of the earliest freedom fighters of India. The great Paika rebellion in 1817 was under his leadership. The BJB College in Bhubaneswar has been named after this great personality.

Notable Conflict

Paika Rebellion

Year: 1817

Era of Resistance

Historical Context

Resistance to British East India Company Expansion

Timeline

1757–1856

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