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Jayi Rajaguru was a great freedom fighter in the history of Odisha who fought against the British hegemony to free the mother land from its supremacy. With the support of the king of Khurda and the Maratha ruler, he struck hard on the British rule. He was the leader who organized and united the paiks in Odisha to fight against the British rule. As a result a great Paik movement got a new shape and direction under his leadership. The paiks were given proper training in military practices and making arms and ammunition. Eventually the paiks were encouraged to boost up their moral strength and ultimately the Paik Akhada or martial art was formed. The Paik akhada is still practiced by the Khandayats and other martial castes involve themselves in its preservation and restoration in Odisha.