Why did most European powers use indirect rule to control their colonies?

So that the people would follow more easier without revolt, because if it were more direct, the people would revolt and get mad at being controlled.

Explanation:

(Explained above.)

1) the andrew carniage's purchase and renovation of skibo castle have been very good and auspicious for the local people of dornoch firth, scotland because this is a turistic attraction for many people who would want to know the castle, the local people would take advantage about this.

2) yes, it could.

jewish people sniffed up all of the money, thus making it hard for society