Indirect rule definition with reference

Answer 1

Indirect rule refers to a system of colonial administration in which local rulers are allowed to maintain their power and authority under the overall control of a colonial government. This form of rule was commonly used by European colonial powers in Africa and Asia during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Reference: "Imperialism." Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 18 Oct. 2012.