8th Class Social Science Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank Colonialism and Tribal Societies - Long answer Type Question

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    How did the role of the tribal chief change under colonial rule?

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    The tribal chief had traditionally been very important. The people of this tribe paid tribute to him and he had all the administrative and economic powers. He made rules for his tribe and had his on police and total authority over his tribe. The British, however, changed the position and powers of the chief. He now had to follow the rules made by the British and pay tribute to British officers. They were allowed to retain some lands for agriculture 'which they could rent out.


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