CBSE Notes, Lectures

CBSE - History - Forest Society and Colonialism

Forest Society and Colonialism

Long Answer Type

How did the changes in forest management in the colonial period affect the hobby of hunting of Kings and British officials

1. The new laws prohibited the forest communities to hunt, to collect wood and forest products.

2. Hunting of small animals was prohibited but hunting of large animals was encouraged. 

3.  The British encouraged the kings and officials to hunt more.

4. They were awarded for killing savage animals such as tigers, wolves etc

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