Modern history of Odisha
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The question asks about the modern history of Odisha. This implies a request for information regarding the key events, developments, and figures that have shaped Odisha in recent times.
Answer
Odisha's modern history began in the late 18th century with the arrival of European powers and the establishment of the Orissa Province in 1936.
The modern history of Odisha began in the late 18th century with the arrival of European powers, specifically the Portuguese, followed by the British who established control in 1803. The province of Orissa was established by the British Indian government on April 1, 1936.
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The modern history of Odisha began in the late 18th century with the arrival of European powers, specifically the Portuguese, followed by the British who established control in 1803. The province of Orissa was established by the British Indian government on April 1, 1936.
More Information
Odisha was formerly known as Orissa. The state capital was initially Cuttack before being moved to Bhubaneshwar after India's independence in 1947.
Sources
- Modern History Of Odisha - My-lekh - my-lekh.com
- History of Odisha and Odia Nationalism. - GS Score - iasscore.in
- Odisha - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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