A system of administration which allowed traditional rulers to rule their people under the supervision of the British officials in West Africa is?

The system of administration referred to as "Indirect Rule" allowed traditional rulers, such as chiefs and kings, to continue ruling their communities in West Africa under the supervision of British officials. The British officials would provide guidance and support, but the traditional rulers would have the primary responsibility for maintaining order and enforcing laws within their communities. This approach was seen as a way for the British to effectively control the region with a minimum of resources and personnel, as they could rely on the existing systems of governance and authority. Indirect rule allowed the British to maintain control over the region while preserving some elements of local culture and tradition.