Odias while talking about Medieval period generally talk about Suryavanshi or Ganga Gajapati kings. It is obvious as there were a series of rulers in these two dynasties who continuously ruled by defeating the Turkic hoards attacking from all directions. Infact some 1/n
Of them were successful to invade and capture areas of neighbouring powerful sultanates in all directions.
So, it is obvious that it gives Odias immense pride to talk about these rulers. However, we have missed out struggles and fight back by rulers from Odisha against 2/n
So, it is obvious that it gives Odias immense pride to talk about these rulers. However, we have missed out struggles and fight back by rulers from Odisha against 2/n
Mughals and others. It is not that easy when you are decentralised and facing a centralised enemy with modern weaponry and your most important goal is to save the abode of Mahaprabhu. So, their struggles are noteworthy. Infact some of them many times successfully defeated 3/n
Mughals. Here is a brief list of rulers who fought hard in those difficult situations.
1. Ramachandra Deva I, 1st bhoi Gajapati of Khurda. Who successfully consecrated Mahaprabhu in Puri. When Afghan menace was at its peak. Post Kalapahada invasion. 4/n
1. Ramachandra Deva I, 1st bhoi Gajapati of Khurda. Who successfully consecrated Mahaprabhu in Puri. When Afghan menace was at its peak. Post Kalapahada invasion. 4/n
2. Purushottam Deva, who fought successfully initially with Mughals (Keso Das Maru) to save the Srimandira but failed when more reinforcement came from Bengal. He probably fought maximum battles. Against Kalyan Mal, Kesodas, Hasim Khan, Mukram Khan and probably Ahmad Beg5/n
He succeeded in some battles and failed in some. As per some records he killed Kalyan Mal. But,some historians doubt that
3.Narasimha Deva, who fought with Ahmed Beg and defeated him as well taking the advantage of struggle at the Delhi throne
4.Krishna and Laxminarayan Bhanja6/n
3.Narasimha Deva, who fought with Ahmed Beg and defeated him as well taking the advantage of struggle at the Delhi throne
4.Krishna and Laxminarayan Bhanja6/n
Both Bhanja rulers of Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar defeated and captured a large chunk of Mughal territory from Bengal's undivided Medinapur to Bhadrak including their own area it would be around 40-50k sq. Km.
5. Mukunda Deva I, he successfully repulsed the Mughal forces & became 7/n
5. Mukunda Deva I, he successfully repulsed the Mughal forces & became 7/n
Independent. His rule area included part of southern and central Odisha.
6. Divyasinga Deva I, at this time Mughals power was at its peak. But Divyasinga was successful in saving murti of Mahaprabhu by a forgery when Aurangzeb ordered to demolish it. Later post 1707. He 8/n
6. Divyasinga Deva I, at this time Mughals power was at its peak. But Divyasinga was successful in saving murti of Mahaprabhu by a forgery when Aurangzeb ordered to demolish it. Later post 1707. He 8/n
Successfully fought Mughals/nawabs of Bengal and finally temple tradition restored and Rathyatra again started.
There were continuous fight with the Afghan and later Mughals. Most by Khordha Gajapati, at times by Bhanjas, even Patnagarh rulers helped. Other Zamindars & local 9/n
There were continuous fight with the Afghan and later Mughals. Most by Khordha Gajapati, at times by Bhanjas, even Patnagarh rulers helped. Other Zamindars & local 9/n
Paikas aided the kings as and when required.
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