Who among the following proposed a ‘Policy of Pacification' with the Paharias in 1770 in Bhagalpur?
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- William Hodge
- Augustus Cleveland
- George Chinray
- Captain Cook
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Augustus Cleveland: Augustus Cleveland was a British administrator who devised a ‘Policy of Pacification’ for the Paharias in Bhagalpur during the 1770s. He tried to establish peace with the Paharias by providing them a regular salary.
William Hodge: William Hodge was an artist, and was not associated with the British policy of pacification.
George Chinray: George Chinray was a British official, however, he is not associated with this policy.
Captain Cook: Captain Cook was a British explorer and not an administrator. Hence, he has no connection with the pacification of the paharias.
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