Correct Option
The correct option is 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Khurda Uprising, often referred to as the Paika Rebellion of 1817, was an armed revolt against the British East India Company's rule in Odisha. It was triggered by the Company's land revenue policies, the demonetization of the local currency (cowrie), and the dispossession of the hereditary landed militia known as Paikas.
Statement-wise Analysis
- Statement 1 is Correct: Mukunda Dev II was the minor King of Khurda at the time of the rebellion. Although he was a minor, the rebels proclaimed him as their ruler and rallied under his banner to fight against British authority.
- Statement 2 is Correct: Buxi Jagabandhu (Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Mohapatra Bhramarabar Ray) was the hereditary military commander (Bakshi) of the King of Khurda. He was the principal leader of the Paika Rebellion, organizing the Paikas and tribal communities against the British forces.
- Statement 3 is Correct: The British administration responded to the uprising with significant military force. Major-General Gabriel Martindell was appointed to command the troops in Cuttack with the specific objective of suppressing the rebellion. He successfully captured the King and eventually restored British control over the region.
Key Takeaway: The Paika Rebellion (1817) was a significant pre-1857 uprising in Odisha led by Buxi Jagabandhu in the name of King Mukunda Dev II, which was suppressed by British forces commanded by Major-General Martindell.