Give any five features of the life of the Paharis. Or Describe the lifestyle of the Paharis in the late 19th century.
Paharis lived around the hills of Rajmahal. Following were the main features of their life: They lived in huts under the tamarind groves and rested under the shadow of mango trees. They considered the whole of the region as their personal land. They hunted in the forests and practised shifting cultivation. They often resisted the entry of outsiders into their region. Their chiefs used to maintain unity in their respective groups and used to settle their mutual disputes. Chiefs also led their people in case of battles with other tribes and outsides.
