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What policy had the Paharias towards plains and why?

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(i) Paharias often attacked the plains where the settled agriculturists lived. 

(ii) Their attacks were the way of asserting power over the settled groups so they could move ahead smoothly. 

(iii) Zamindars, who lived in plains, paid tribute regularly to the chief of Paharias to keep safe and secure. 

(iv) Permission to traders to use or pass the area which is controlled by Paharias was granted after receiving an amount of money. Protection also provided by the chief of Paharias to the traders. They used to ensure that no one could plunder their goods



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