GOLDEN ERA OF EX-PRINCELY STATE BAMANDA AND CONTRIBUTION TO LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT.

Abstract

Odisha became the first state in the country on April 1, 1936, as a result of the mass movement, the persistent efforts of many humanists and thought leaders to form a separate state, and the result of patriotism. Odisha was the last province to be ruled by the British in 1803. It contains a detailed account of the heroic war, the various dynasties, the involvement of the people in the monarchy, and many more.  Odisha, formerly known as Utkal is considered to be the best state in India, while the Bamanda state is a lotus. Behind such parables are the fine arts, literature, sculpture, culture and history of this land. The kings of the then Bamanda state were among the great heroes of Utkal's history who in the past centuries turned the underdeveloped states of Odisha into an industrially prosperous state. During British rule Feudatory system also played an important role.  Bamanda State (1360-1948)was one of the princely states of India during the British rule, Once upon a time Bamanda state contributed a lot to Odia Literatures and Odia , Sanskrit and English language development, Education, Health, Culture, Railways, Telephone, Hydroelectricity and Postal system.  The then Bamanda state, which once made a huge contribution to such a society, is today being neglected everywhere. The main purpose of this article is to bring to the attention of the people and researchers all the contributions of the then Bamanda state Odia language and separate Odisha State.