HPAS/Allied Mains 2022 Answer Writing Challenge Day 47 : Model Answer

February 26, 2022

Question What functions did ‘ SANAD’ , performed in the colonial power history, explain with examples ? (4 Marks 60 words)



Introduction	Sanad in British India,was a deed granted to the native princely state rulers confirming them in their states, in return of their allegiance. Under the Sanad, the hill chiefs were put under certain obligations in return of their protection.

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Main Body	1. Hill chiefs were to allow free passage to British merchants and their goods. 2. They had to furnish certain number of Begar Laborers. 3. They had to construct 12 feet wide roads in their territories. 4. The bigger states were duty bound to join the British Army with their armed retainers and hill porters when called upon to do so at the time of war. 5. The Hill chiefs were also required to promote the welfare of their people, to improve the condition of their countries and cultivation, to redress grievance and to keep public road safe.

Conclusion	Eg Bilaspur- Raja Maha Chand-6th March, 1815 Baghal-Raja Jagat Singh-3rd September, 1815 Etc