Traditional rulers appointed by the British to implement Indirect Rule in Eastern Nigeria were called
Warrant chiefs were appointed by the British colonial government during the implementation of Indirect Rule in Eastern Nigeria. These individuals were often chosen from among the local population, but they were granted "warrants" by the British to carry out administrative duties on behalf of the colonial government. The system allowed the British to rule indirectly through these local leaders, who were expected to enforce colonial policies, collect taxes, and maintain order, often against the traditional authority of existing local rulers.
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