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Examine the policies adopted by the British towards Paharias during 18th century.

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Examine the policies adopted by the British towards Paharias during 18th century.

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Policies adopted by the British towards Paharias during 18th century.

  1. British adopted policy of extermination.
  2. British proposed policy of pacification with Paharia chiefs to ensure proper conduct.
  3. Paharia went into mountains and deep forests and continued their war against outsiders
  4. 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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