Question

How did the colonial rule affect tribal chiefs

Answer 1

The powers of tribal chiefs were took away.The tribal chiefs often had to pay tributes to the British administrators.The Land Settlement Act was enforced and the tribes were forced to settle down at a place.Tenants had to pay rent to the landowner and the landowner in-turn had to pay it to the British.The new forest law restricted the entry of tribes into the reserved forests.The tribes were not allowed to move freely in the forest and collect their goods.
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Answer 2

Under British rule, the functions and powers of the tribal chiefs changed considerably. They were allowed to keep their land titles over a cluster of villages and rent outlands, but they lost much of their administrative power and were forced to follow laws made by the British officials in India. They also had to pay tribute to the British, and discipline the tribal groups on behalf of the British. They lost the authority that they had earlier enjoyed among their people and were unable to fulfil their traditional functions.