Paika (The Brave Hearts) [Hindi]

By: Subrat Kumar Ratha

"Paika: The Brave Hearts" is a proud saga of India's first freedom movement, presented in Hindi with remarkable depth and vivid narration. The uprising that began in 1817 on the sacred land of Utkal (Odisha) was not merely a regional conflict, but a powerful struggle that shook the foundations of British rule. Its significance is recognized in the history of Odisha, India, and beyond.This book revisits the harsh realities of early British rule-oppressive taxation, the burden of heavy land revenue, monopolization of the salt trade, and rigid currency policies. Readers witness how Bakshi Jagabandhu led the resistance, and how the sacrifice of India's first martyr, Jai Rajguru, became the torch of this revolution.Key highlights of the book: Depiction of warfare: How Paika warriors forced British officers to bow before their valor.Inspiration: A detailed account of the long struggle under Jagabandhu's leadership.Historical link: Shows how the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny drew inspiration from the Paika Rebellion.Unsung heroes: Stories of lesser-known warriors who shaped history.This book is not just history, but a tribute to the brave sons of Utkal-moving, powerful, and inspiring.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Hindi
• ISBN: B0GXWB3YRC
• ISBN13: 9798903925636
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Notion Press
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"