Welcome to another episode of the Did You Know series with Amish Tripathi!

Discover the UNTOLD STORY of Pindiki Bahubalendra - the fearless Paika warrior commander from Odisha who led one of India's earliest revolts against British colonial rule, decades before the famous 1857 Indian Rebellion!

Journey back to 18th-century British Colonial India when the East India Company was tightening its grip on our motherland. Meet Pindiki Bahubalendra, who rose from humble tribal origins to become the legendary leader of Odisha's fierce Paika warriors during the historic 1817 Paika Rebellion.

Epic Historical Moments:

Dramatic prison escapes (not once, but TWICE!)

Rallying entire villages against British oppression

Choosing heroic martyrdom over shameful surrender

Leading indigenous tribal warriors in guerrilla warfare

This forgotten Indian freedom fighter's courage and resistance helped shape India's independence movement, yet his story remains untold in most history textbooks. Pindiki Bahubalendra deserves recognition alongside other great Indian heroes like Rani Lakshmibai and Mangal Pandey.

This episode is perfect for - History enthusiasts, students preparing for competitive exams, anyone interested in Indian mythology, Kalinga history, Odisha culture, and untold stories from India's past.

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