Colonial Empires Questions
The concept of 'divide and rule' refers to a strategy employed by colonial powers to maintain control over their colonies by creating divisions and conflicts among the local population. This strategy involved exploiting existing ethnic, religious, or social divisions within the colony to weaken any potential resistance or unity among the colonized people. By fostering rivalries and tensions, the colonial powers were able to manipulate and control the local population more effectively. This approach allowed the colonial administrators to maintain their authority and prevent any unified opposition to their rule.