Empowering the Masses: Laxman Satpathy and Prajamandal Movement of Sonepur, Odisha

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Author:

Bandita Biswal
Lecturer in History
Birmaharajpur College
Birmaharajpur,
Sonepur, Odisha,India

Email: bandita.biswal90@gmail.com

Abstract:: Laxman Satpathy emerged as a prominent leader in the forefront of the Sonepur
Prajamandal movement. Born and raised in the rural village of Kalapathar in Birmaharajpur
tehsil, Subarnapur district, he devoted his life to a tireless fight against the oppressive rule of
the Sonepur king. His unwavering dedication has etched a lasting impression in the collective
memory of the people. This paper aims to underscore the significant contribution of Laxman
Satpathy in the Prajamandal movement of Sonepur, Odisha.

Key Words::Laxman Satpathy, Krishna River ,Prajamandal, Sonepur, Odisha etc.