Timeline of Odisha History
From ancient Odisha to an independent Odisha, this timeline of Odisha history takes us on a journey around the Indian subcontinent. This Odisha history timeline includes every significant event in the state's history.
Ancient history, mediaeval history, and modern history are the three primary groups that make up Odisha's timeline. Candidates can gain a comprehensive understanding of the series of key events that occurred in Odisha history by studying the Odisha History Timeline. This Odisha History Timeline will help you prepare for all Odisha competitive exams, including OSSC, OPSC, OSSSC, ASO, OCS, CT, BED, and other Odisha competitive exams.
Ancient History Timeline:
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Period |
Events |
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350 BCE |
Kalinga conquered by Mahapadmananda |
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261 BCE |
Kalinga War and conquered by Asoka |
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100 BCE |
Meghavahana established the Mahameghavahana dynasty |
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350 CE |
Kalinga was conquered by Samudragupta |
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639 CE |
Hiuen-Tsang visits Odra/Udra |
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650 CE |
Parashurameshvara temple built by Sailodbhava rulers |
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845 CE |
First female ruler Tribhuvana Mahadevi |
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882 CE |
Janmejaya I establishes Somavamsis Dynasty |
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1100 CE |
Lingaraj temple built by Somavamsi rulers |
Mediaeval History Timeline:
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Period |
Events |
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1038 CE |
Establishment of Gangal/Eastern Ganga Dynasty |
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1135 CE |
Chodagangadeva shifts capital from Kalinganagara to Kataka |
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1250 CE |
Narasimhadeva I builds the Konark temple |
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1278 CE |
Ananta Vasudeva temple built by Queen Chandrika |
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1434 CE |
Gajapati Dynasty was established by Kapilendra Deva |
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1513 AD |
Krishnadevraya invasion in Udayagiri |
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1522 AD |
Quli Qutb Shah’s invasion |
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1541 AD |
Bhoi Dynasty was founded by Govinda Vidyadhara |
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1568 AD |
Karani Dynasty was founded by Sulaiman Khan Karani |
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1576 AD |
Battle of Raj Mahal in which Mughals established their rule in Odisha |
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1590 AD |
Puri and coastal areas went to Mughals |
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1606 AD |
Jahangir separated Odisha from Bengal |
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1703 AD |
Odisha passed into the hands of Naib Nazims of Bengal |
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1751 AD |
Maratha rule in Odisha |
Modern History Timeline:
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Period |
Events |
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1625 AD |
Portuguese settlements at People (Balasore district) |
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1633 AD |
First British settlement at Hariharpur |
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1765 AD |
Robert Clive acquired Diwani rights of Odisha |
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1803 AD |
English occupied Barabati Fort near Cuttack |
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1804 AD |
Khorda Rebellion by Jayee Krushna Rajguru |
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1804 AD |
Major Broughton acquired Sambalpur |
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1817 AD |
Paika Rebellion by Bakshi Jagabandhu |
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1825 AD |
Surrender by Bakshi Jagabandhu |
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1833 AD |
Revolt in Sambalpur by Surendra Sai |
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1835 AD |
Ghumsar Rebellion started |
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1857 AD |
Surendra Sai, Chandan Hajuri, Ramakrishna Samantasinghar joined Sepoy Mutiny |
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1865-66 AD |
Na’anka Famine |
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1867 AD |
Opening of College in Cuttack |
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1868 AD |
Bhuyan Uprising |
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1869 AD |
Formation of Utkal Brahmo Samaj |
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1882 AD |
Formation of Utkal Sabha |
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1896 AD |
Railway in coastal Odisha started |
Odisha Independence Timeline:
|
Period |
Events |
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1903 AD |
Formation of Utkal Union Conference |
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1905 AD |
Formation of Utkal Union Samillani |
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1909 AD |
Formation of Satyabadi Vana Vidyalaya at Puri |
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1921 AD |
Mahatma Gandhi visited Odisha for the first time |
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1922 AD |
Peasant Revolt at Kanika |
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6th April 1930 AD |
Foot March towards Inchudi at Balasore |
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14th April 1930 AD |
Satyagrahis manufactured salt at Inchudi |
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1931 AD |
Formation of Odisha State’s People’s Conference |
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1st April 1936 AD |
Odisha was granted status of a province |
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1938 AD |
Prajamandal formed at Garimal |
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1st December 1940 AD |
Individual Civil Disobedience Movement launched in Odisha |
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November 1941 AD |
Coalition Ministry formed with Maharaja of Paralakhemundi |
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28th September 1942 AD |
Massacre of Eram in Basudevpur |
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29th March 1943 AD |
Martyr Laxman Naik executed in Behrampur Jail |
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December 1947 AD |
Sardar Patel came to Odisha for its merger |
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1st January 1948 AD |
All Princely States except mayurbhanj Merged in Odisha |
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1949 AD |
Mayurbhanj also merged in Odisha |
