Question

how were empires heavily dependent on adivasis for the crucial access to forest resources in early times?

Answer 1

Dear Student,

a.Adivasi communities having their unique distinct identity and represent different culture all together.
b. They have retained the glory of their rich past and culture not in conformity with modern day living.
c. They are the people who reside in the forest and are closer to nature, they can play a key role maintaining environment.
e. They know how to use medicinal products and other herbs without disrupting eco system and other forms of cultivation without using fertilizers or pesticides.
f. Many colonial empires like the British were dependent on adivasis to have access to forest products like timber, animals fur and other herbs.
g. Further empires were dependent on adivasis for use of animals like elephants , horses for the purpose of transportation.
h. Tribals also good access and knowledge about metal ores like iron, gold, silver about products like honey etc, for which big empires were dependent on them.

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