During the period of British colonialism in South Asia, why did the British allow the tribal Pashtun-speaking areas of what is now northwest Pakistan to retain their independence?
A) The people of these areas aided the British in their war effort against Afghanistan.
B) The people of these areas proved to be formidable foes of the British, and used their might to retain both their own territory, while gaining portions of India as well.
C) The British began to realize that their colonial policies were culturally insensitive and thus started an experimental policy to allow this region to remain independent.
D) to avoid diluting their efforts in India
E) This region would serve as a secondary buffer against the Russians to the north.
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