Introduction
In ancient times Odisha was the regal seat of political power being known then, by the name of Kalinga. It was a major seafaring nation that had strong trade links with most of the sea ports of the Bay of Bengal. For many centuries, a major part of South and South East Asia was under its socio -cultural. The temple of Angkor Vat is a classic architectural specimen of Odia influence on Cambodian temple architecture. Some regions of Sri Lanka, Java, Bali, Sumatra, Vietnam and Thailand were colonized by the people from Odisha . In fact even today in Malaysia, Indians are referred to as 'Klings' due to the very reason. In fact some Sri Lankan kings trace their origin and roots back to Kalinga.
A major turning point in World History took place in Odisha . The famous Kalinga war that made Emperor Asoka give up war and embrace Buddhism, was fought in Odisha in 261 B.C. After the war he championed the cause of budhisim and played a major role in taking the religion to distant shores such as Thailand and Cambodia.
Then after the ancient period the marvellous history of odisha comes under the Suzerainity of mughals and then Marathas rose into prominence.
After changing hands from the Marathas, the Mughals and the British, up to 1912 it was a part of Bengal and till 1936 a part of Bihar. The state was officially born on 1st April, 1936. In 1950 it became an independent state incorporated into the union republic of India and continues to remain so.
Important Books
1) N.K sahu, J.K Sahu, P.K Mishra - History of Orissa
2) K.C Panigrahi - History of Orissa
3) P.K Mishra - Political History of Orissa
4) D.B Mishra - Conscise History of Orissa
5) W.Hunter, A.Sterling, J.Beams, N.K Sahu - History of Orissa
6) S.K Panda - Political and cultural History of Orissa
7) P.C Das - History of Orissa
8) R.D Banerjee - History of Orissa (1&2)
9) A.K Panda - Four Hundred Years of Orissa
10) J.K Sahu - Historical Geography of Orissa
11) A.C Mital - Early History of Orissa
12) N.K Sahu - Utkal University History of Orissa
13) P.K Mishra - Comprehenssive History of Orissa (1&2)
14) B.C Ray - Orissa under Mughals
15) B.C Ray - Maratha Rule in Orissa
16) B.C Ray - Foundations of British Rule in Orissa
17) A.C Pradhan - A Study of History of Orissa
18) N.R Pattnaik - Comprehensive History of Modern Orissa
19) N.R Pattnaik - Economic History of Orissa
20) N.R Pattnaik - Religious History of Orissa
21) N.R Pattnaik - Social History of 19th Century Orissa
22) S.K Panda - Medieval Orissa A Socio Economic Study
23) JK Samal - Administrative History of Orissa
24) PK Pattnaik - A Forgotten Chapter in Orissa History
25) KC Jena - Modern Orissa
26) MA Haaue - Muslim Administration in Orissa
27) JK Samal - Orissa Under British Crown
28) UK Subudhi - The Bhaumakaras in Orissa
29) NK Sahu - Buddhism in Orissa
30) JK Samal - Princely States of Orissa
31) HK Mahatab - Freedom Movement in Orissa (vol 1-4)
32) D.K Ganguly - Historical Geography of Orissa
33) B.K Rath - Cultural History of Orissa
34) SC Behera - Rise & Fall of Sailodbhavas
35) BK Sharma - Orissa's Struggle for Freedom
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