2006-08-24 07:50:20 · 4 answers · asked by aptical 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Indian Arms Act, 1878 (11 of 1878); an act which, exempted Europeans and ensured that no Indian could possess a weapon of any description unless the British masters considered him a "loyal" subject of the British Empire.
2006-08-27 12:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by BethS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very interesting question, but fire arms were certainly carried by Indians. Go to Yahoo Answers India and you may get some good information on sources for India military history.
http://in.answers.yahoo.com/
2006-08-24 14:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by regis_cabral 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law was to smile to them in their faces, shoot them while their backs are turned and steal their land. Up to this day good old George W. keeps the American Dream alive. And just like the Indians we've been punked. Peace and God bless.
2006-08-29 23:02:46 · answer #3 · answered by cave man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they couldn't ....?
2006-08-24 14:52:13 · answer #4 · answered by effin' h!lar!ous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋