ABSTRACT
The nature of the reforms in the Protectorate contributed significantly to the conflicts which were pursued in the political sphere. The British intended to strengthen the governments which already existed in the Princedoms. Apparently, they did this because local governments were in themselves the most obvious target for reform as well as the most likely channel through which to introduce further reforms. The Resident Adviser’s primary concern was to find a loyal group to absorb and further the reforms.
