Elephant has always played an important role in the history of Assam. Because of its strategic importance, elephant has always been preserved while other wild animals such as rhinoceros, tigers, leopards, bears, wolves, hyenas, wild boars, wild pigs, hogs, wild dogs, deer and bear were hunted for games, and attempts were made at the total annihilation of these animals during the colonial rule. Though the cases of elephant hunting for ivory were not uncommon, it was mostly preferred to be captured for its usefulness. Elephant was not only used for transportation, hauling and administrative purposes, but it was also a very good hunting friend. Because of the strategic importance of the animal, elephant hunting became a monopoly of the British government during colonial rule in Assam. Process of elephant catching and its management was also controlled by the British as it was also one of the important sources of revenue for the British government. The wildlife protection policy in India started with the elephant’s preservation policy of 1879. Thus, elephant plays an important role in the wildlife preservation of India. This article deals with the process of colonisation of elephant hunting, and an attempt has been made to study the management of elephants under kheddah department as well as private lease system, methods of elephant catching, elephant protection policies, conflicts over the access of the animal and revenue from elephants.

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阿萨姆邦的殖民大象狩猎（1826-1947）

大象在阿萨姆邦的历史上一直扮演着重要的角色。由于其战略重要性，大象一直被保存下来，而其他野生动物，如犀牛、老虎、豹、熊、狼、鬣狗、野猪、野猪、猪、野狗、鹿和熊等则被猎杀以进行游戏和尝试这些动物在殖民统治期间被彻底消灭。虽然大象狩猎象牙的案例并不少见，但由于其有用性，人们更倾向于捕获象牙。大象不仅用于运输、拖运和行政管理目的，而且还是一个很好的狩猎朋友。由于动物的战略重要性，在阿萨姆邦的殖民统治期间，大象狩猎成为英国政府的垄断。大象捕捉的过程和管理也由英国人控制，因为它也是英国政府的重要收入来源之一。印度的野生动物保护政策始于1879年的大象保护政策。因此，大象在印度的野生动物保护中发挥着重要作用。本文探讨了大象狩猎的殖民化过程，试图研究kheddah部门对大象的管理以及私人租赁制度、大象捕捉方法、大象保护政策、动物获取冲突。和大象的收入。印度的野生动物保护政策始于1879年的大象保护政策。因此，大象在印度的野生动物保护中发挥着重要作用。本文探讨了大象狩猎的殖民化过程，试图研究kheddah部门对大象的管理以及私人租赁制度、大象捕捉方法、大象保护政策、动物获取冲突。和大象的收入。印度的野生动物保护政策始于1879年的大象保护政策。因此，大象在印度的野生动物保护中发挥着重要作用。本文探讨了大象狩猎的殖民化过程，试图研究kheddah部门对大象的管理以及私人租赁制度、大象捕捉方法、大象保护政策、动物获取冲突。和大象的收入。