Question
Describe the life-style of the Paharias in the late 19th century.
Solution
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.
