Colonial administration practices refer to the methods used by European powers to govern their colonies during the age of imperialism. These practices often involved establishing a centralized government that enforced laws and policies from the colonizing country. Colonial officials, such as governors and administrators, were appointed to oversee local affairs, often disregarding the existing cultures and systems of the indigenous populations.
In many cases, colonial powers implemented systems like indirect rule, where local leaders were used to maintain order while still being controlled by the colonizers. This approach aimed to reduce resistance and manage resources more efficiently, but it often led to exploitation and social unrest among the colonized peoples.