A book titled “Resisting Dominance: Situating Jayee Rajguru in the Khurda Uprising of 1804” was released by Utkal University VC Prof Sabita Acharya, in the department of history.
The book is an anthology of essays that intends to provide elaborate views on theoretical and thematic aspect with specific reference to anti colonial resistance of Khurda in 1804 under Jayee Rajaguru.
Each essay is unique in its own way where the authors have presented their views with growing body of evidence, basic information and insight.
VC Prof Acharya congratulated the authors and editors of the book, particularly the academicians, research scholars and students.
She highlighted about the land of Odisha and how the leadership of Rajguru led the first freedom movement despite he is not a fighter or an administrator.
He is one of the finest war planners and made five Paika Akhadas in Khurdha district during 1804. A man of profound integrity, he symbolised the heroism in Odia land, elaborated Prof Harihar Panda, retired Professor of NDA, Pune and a Member of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR).
Prof Somarani spoke about the purpose of the book and focused on the background of Odia nationalism.
