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Historical Perspectives On The Boudh Prajamandal: A Struggle For People’s Rights And Self-Governance

Author(s) Ms. Gayatree Padhan
Country India
Abstract The princely state of Boudh, located in central Odisha, was one of the Garjat states under British suzerainty, governed by hereditary rulers within the framework of colonial oversight. During the early twentieth century, the state experienced significant social and administrative tensions resulting from arbitrary increases in land revenue, forced labor practices, and maladministration by state officials. This study examines the emergence, development, and suppression of the Boudh Prajamandal, a popular movement aimed at challenging the autocratic rule of the Raja and advocating constitutional reforms, protection of peasant rights, and administrative accountability. Drawing exclusively on secondary sources, the research traces the historical background of the state, the socio-political conditions that precipitated the movement, the role of leadership and organizational strategies, and the impact of state repression on popular mobilization.
While the Prajamandal failed to achieve immediate political reforms due to harsh suppression, it reveals the growing political consciousness, unity, and aspirations for self-governance among the people. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of resistance movements in princely states, highlighting the interplay between colonial authority, feudal structures, and emergent democratic consciousness, and situates the Boudh Prajamandal within the broader historiography of Odisha’s popular struggles for rights and reforms.
Keywords Garjat States, Mughalbandi, Prajamandal Movement, Boudh, Peasant Uprising, Raja Narayan Deb.
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Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-27
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