Jayi Rajaguru [SEP] date of birth
Jayi Rajaguru
Jayakrushna Rajaguru Mohapatra (29 October 1739 – 6 December 1806) popularly known as Jayi Rajaguru was a prominent figure of the Indian independence movement in the state of Odisha. A princely-priest by profession at the court of the raja of Khurda, Rajaguru revolted against the British Raj in the province. Whilst collaborating with the Marathas to recapture the British-occupied province, a Maratha messenger was caught by the British army and Rajaguru's secret strategies got exposed. Upon failure of his removal from the king's court
was concluded later that year on 17 December and gave British occupation of Odisha recognition by Raghuji Bhonsale II.
By 1804, three more districts and sixteen tributary Mahals came under the control of the East India Company. This expansion was met with rebellion, both from within the occupied territories and from surrounding regions. Jayi Rajaguru, the guardian of the Raja of Khordha, rose against the British in 1804. The uprising was suppressed by force, Khordha was occupied, its rulers imprisoned or dethroned, and Jayi Rajaguru was hanged.