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Occupation of Orissa
- When
- October 1803
- Where
- Orissa
British forces occupied Orissa in October 1803 following the outbreak of hostilities in the Second Anglo-Maratha War.
The occupation of Orissa occurred in October 1803, establishing British administrative control over the region. This development followed the broader military campaigns against Maratha powers, including the defeat of Bhonsle forces, which later led to the cession of Cuttack and other territories in Odisha.
Sources
- Second Anglo-Maratha War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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