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Longanswertype:The introduction of extremely exploitative and oppressive policies proved to be adisaster." With reference to Bastar(a) What were these policies?(b) What were the consequences of these policies?

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Those policies were:-

a.Bastarrebellion was the result of exploitative and oppressive colonial policies that brought about displacement of the villagers, deprived them of their customary rightsb. It brought about huge suffering on part of the villagersb. There main cause of worry was with regard to British proposal reserving 2/3rdof the forest.c. Also to ban shifting cultivation.d. To ban hunting and grazing.e. Further, only those were allowed to stay in thereservedforest those who worked for the colonialgovernment, in cutting andtransportingtrees.f. They were worried about beingdisplacedwithout any notice andcompensation.

Consequences:

i.The exploitative policies deprived people of Bastar of their customary rights,ii.They were not allowed to hunt or graze their cattleiii.This led to rebellion against the British, iv.Bastarrebellion provided tribals an opportunity to stand against the British and inspire the rebels in other villages.v. People gathered , held meetings and discussed issues concerning themvi..The rebellion in the village ofBastar, marked the victory of the villagers as a resultthe work on reservation was suspended and the area was reduced to half.vii.After the rebellion , it almost took British three months to regain control of the village.



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