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Colonialism And The Countryside
Describe the life-style of the Paharias in the late 19th century.
Paharias lived around the hills of Rajmahal. Following were the main features of their life:
(i) They lived in huts under the tamarind groves and they rested under the shadow of mango trees.
(ii) They considered whole of the region as their personal land.
(iii) They hunted in the forests and practised shifting cultivation.
Paharias’ huts
(iv) They often resisted the entry of outsiders into their region.
(v) Their chiefs used to maintain unity in their respective groups and used to settle their mutual disputes.
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On an outline map of the subcontinent, mark out the areas described in this chapter. Find out whether there were other areas where the Permanent Settlement and the Ryotwari system were prevalent and plot these on the map as well.
Mention the revenue system introduced by the British in Bombay Deccan with one of its main characteristics.
Why was British introduce new systems of revenue?
Explain any two observations made by Buchanan that helped the English East India Company to expand its trade in India.
How did the British encourage the Santhals to settle in Rajmahal hills?
Explain briefly the importance of the Deccan Riots Report of 1878.
What is known as the Sunset Law?
How did the British seek to control the zamindars?
Who were the jotedars? What were the various names they were known by?
What were the shortcomings of the Fifth Report?
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