Examine the policies adopted by the British towards the Paharias during early 18th century in Bengal.
The policies adopted by the British towards the Paharias were:
(i)In the 1770s the British embarked on the brutal policy of extermination , hunting the Paharias down and killing them.
(ii)By the 1780s , Augustus Cleveland, the Collector of Bhagalpur, proposed a policy of pacification.
(iii)Paharia chiefs were given an annual allowance and made responsible for the proper conduct of their men. Many Paharia chiefs refused the allowances , those who accepted lost authority within the community.
(iv)The Paharias withrew deep in the mountains insulating themselves from hostile forces and carrying on a war with the outsiders.The brutal repression shaped their perception of British infiltration into the area.
Explain the strategies for procuring materials by the Harappans for the craft production.
Historians have used a variety of sources to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan Empire. State any four such sources.
Read the following passage and answer the question that follows :
Dr. Khushdeva Singh describes his work as ‘‘humble efforts I made to discharge my duty as a human being to fellow human beings.’’
‘‘Love is stronger than hate.’’ How true is this value which was proved at the time of the partition of India ? What are the values one needs to instill and nurture to avoid hatred ? Explain
The Lingayats disapproved certain practices of the Dharmashashtras. Cite any two such practices.
Name the region where the Lottery Committee initiated town planning during the 18th century. Mention any one feature of it.
