International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Hunting in Punjab during the British Rule
Abstract
Punjab province was the part of British India. It is known for its geographical location. English officials and elites utilised its raw materials for their own small earnings and to please the ardent desires of their subjects. The vast open spaces surrounding cantonments became the British's preferred relaxation spots once they had entrenched themselves in Punjab. In Punjab, they developed the hunts mainly around the Regiments. Punjabis were not permitted to hunt, despite the fact that for the British, it was a thrilling pastime. The hunting parties were formed, in which some joined it as for the love of the sport and while some for entertainment. It expanded so far throughout the colonial era that many animals were in danger of going extinct.
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