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The Mughals in Odisha

Odisha Under Aurangzeb

July 13, 2017 by Odisha History

The chaos and confusion that prevailed in Odisha during the rule of Prince Shujah, came to drastic end with the accession of Aurangzeb in 1658 A.D. During his initial years of administration, Mir Jumal established law and order in Bengal and sent Ihtishan Khan to assume the authority of Odisha. After taking over the charge …

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Odisha Under Shahajahan

July 13, 2017 by Odisha History

After the accession of Shah Jahan to the Mughal throne in 1628 AD. Muhmmad Baqar Khan was appointed as the Governor of Odisha. In the meanwhile, Qutb Shahi soldiers had invaded Khurda. After assuming his charge as Governor, Baqar Khan marched with his soldiers to Khira Pahar, four miles from Chhattarduar on the frontier of …

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Odisha Under Jahangir

July 13, 2017 by Odisha History

With the death of Akbar, Jahangir ascended the throne in 1605 A.D. He did not follow the liberal policy pursued by Akbar. He intervened in the internal administration of Khurda and the temple of God Jagannath. Odisha became a separate Suba. Hasim Khan was appointed as the Governor of Odisha. He prepared a plan to …

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Odisha Under Akbar

July 13, 2017 by Odisha History

The prolonged fight between the Afghans and Mughals came to an end in 1593 A.D. by Man Singh, one of the ablest General of Akbar. This brought a complete subjugation of the Afghans. Of course, prior to it, Akbar had taken steps to implement Mughal administration in Odisha. With the death of Daud Karrani, Raja …

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1. History of Odisha Sahu, Sahu, Mishra
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3. History of Odisha Vol-II by Y.K. Sahu
4. History of Odisha by RD Banerjee

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