Emergence of feudatory states in coastal Orissa: Its ritual linkage with the Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri
Author(s): Dr. Sujata Routray
Abstract: Emergence of the feudatory states during seventeenth and eighteenth century is one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of Orissa. Consolidation of their autonomous states and contestation of supremacy of Gajapati kingship have remained the dominant political manoeuvres throughout the period under review. Nineteenth century witnessed the transformation of Garhjat states into feudatory states, because of Subsidiary Alliance adopted by the British. Located on the north-eastern coastline of the Bay of Bengal, Orissa occupies a premier position. Along with its fertile coastal region and the adjoining semi-circular segments of the forest, Orissa constitutes the region which was geographically exceptional and vibrant in political well as in cultural sphere.Since the early medieval period, the emergence of regional kingdoms along with their own distinct culture has been witnessed as a major key feature in the Indian history which was also followed by regional politics. The eighteenth century India witnessed the emergence of the feudatory states which were later converted into princely states and Orissa was also no exception to it. Originally known as Garhjat (fort born) mahals, these regions also came to be known as Zamindaris during the Mughal period. It was under the British, these were termed as Tributary Mahals, Feudatory states and finally as princely states/Native states. The work analyzes the growth and development of these states and their ritual connection with the Sri Jagannath temple in Puri.
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Dr. Sujata Routray. Emergence of feudatory states in coastal Orissa: Its ritual linkage with the Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri. Int J Hist 2024;6(2):13-16.
