Answer:
The temple of Jagannath gained importance as a centre of pilgrimage. As a result, its authority in social and political matters also increased. All those who conquered Orissa, such as the Mughals, the Marathas, and the English East India Company attempted-to gain control over the temple. They felt that this would make their rule acceptable to the local people.
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