why was there conflict between the tribal groups of assam and the british?
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Answer:
There were conflicts emerging between the tribal groups of Assam and the British because the Britishers had taken over a lot of lands that belonged to the tribal groups.
By taking over their lands, the British was overstepping on their territory and their incomes as well. For example, the British had started tea plantation in Assam.
After taking over the lands, the people of Assam had to pay extremely high taxes on those lands. A lot of tribal people had migrated and were poor so they couldn't even afford to pay for the taxes. This was also a reason why the tribal groups didn't like the British.
Answer:
Khasis and Jaintia were most powerful tribes in Assam’s hilly areas, Garo and Jaintia hills. At present the region is Meghalaya. Soon after acquiring Burma, Britishers eye were on this tribal areas. This was the reason between the two.
Explanation:
On disobeying the orders given by Khasi king to British people for a construction of road project through Khasi hills, King Tirot Singh attacked British garrison and were defeated. Soon British Empire got the power over the hills of Khasi.