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Question
Examine the policies adopted by the British towards Paharias during 18th century.
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Solution
Policies adopted by the British towards Paharias during 18th century.
- British adopted policy of extermination.
- British proposed policy of pacification with Paharia chiefs to ensure proper conduct.
- Paharia went into mountains and deep forests and continued their war against outsiders
- Many Paharia chiefs who accepted allowances came to be perceived as subordinate employees or stipendiary chiefs so they lost their authority within the community.
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