The Paik or Paika (Odia:ପାଇକ) is a Militia community, found in Odisha state of India.[1][2][3][4]
| Paika | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Odia |
| Populated states | Odisha |
| Related groups | Khandayat |
Origin edit
The Odia word Paika or Paiko, derived from Padatika, means foot soldier. They were originally a class of military retainers had been recruited since the 16th century by kings in Odisha from a variety of social groups to render martial services in return for hereditary rent-free land (nish-kar jagirs) and titles. In the past the Paiks were recruited from various castes of which Khandayat were majority.[2][5] Later after the Caste based consensus introduced by Britishers, they were known as a caste.[6]
History edit
The Paikas (Paikos) were started an armed rebellion ( Paika Rebellion or Paika Bidroha) against the British East India Companys rule in Odisha in 1817.[7][8]
Classification edit
The Paikos are included under Other Backward Class list in the state of Odisha.[9]
References edit
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- ^ a b Rabindra Nath Pati (2008). Family Planning. APH Publishing. pp. 117–. ISBN 978-81-313-0352-8.
- ^ Desk, Explained (2019-12-09). "Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha, and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- ^ Abhiyan, Ias (2019-12-09). "Paikas Of Odisha". IAS Abhiyan. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ "magazines.odisha.gov.in" (PDF).
- ^ "Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha, and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?". The Indian Express. 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ Ajit Mani (20 November 2018). The Nawab’s Tears. Partridge Publishing India. pp. 154–. ISBN 978-1-5437-0428-0.
- ^ Urmi: The Journal of the Odisha Society of Americas 49th Convention: For Annual Convention Held in 2017 at Dearborn, Michigan. Odisha Society of the Americas. pp. 144–. GGKEY:AA7R5DUUHEZ.
- ^ "Central List of Other Backward Castes (OBCs): Odisha". sanjaykumarnishad.wordpress.