Question

what was done by the British to settled the tribal groups? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

• The lives of tribal groups changed during British rule in many strange and unexpected ways:

What Happened to the Tribal Chiefs?

The tribal groups were considered important people, because it is they who controlled their territories. Under the British rule they lose their administrative power and were forced to follow law made by British officials in India.

Answer 2

Answer:

Many tribal groups preferred to settle down instead of moving from one place to another. They began to use plough and gradually got rights over the land they lived on. The British officials found the settled tribal groups like Gonds and Santhals more civilized than hunter gatherers or shifting cultivators.The tribal chiefs lost many of their administrative powers and had to follow the rules which were formulated by the British. They also had to pay taxes to the British. They were exploited by traders and moneylenders.