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Critically analyse the impact of colonial intervention on tribal economies of Indian subcontinent.

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Introduction Before colonial rule, tribal communities in India lived largely self-sufficient lives based on agriculture, hunting, gathering, and shifting cultivation. The British colonial government brought major changes to tribal societies, especially in terms of land rights, forests, and trade. These changes negatively affected tribal economies and ways of life. In this article, we will critically […]

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Analyze the impact of colonial interventions on tribal economy.

Introduction Colonial interventions in India profoundly altered the lives and livelihoods of tribal communities. Traditionally self-sufficient and living in harmony with nature, tribal societies had their own systems of economy, social organization, and cultural practices. However, with the advent of British colonial rule, these indigenous systems were disrupted through land revenue policies, forest laws, commercialization