Describe the types of indigo cultivation in India.who was Thomas mundo
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nij and ryoti are the two indigo cultivation in india. Thomas Munro is a East india company British army and also being governor of madras residency
The two main systems of indigo cultivation in India were - nij and ryoti. In the former, the planter cultivated indigo in the lands that he himself owned or rented. Labourers had to be especially hired for this kind of cultivation.
Major-general Sir Thomas Munro KCB (27 May 1761 – 6 July 1827) was a Scottish soldier and colonial administrator. He served as an East India Company Army officer and statesman, in addition to also being the governor of Madras Presidency.
Born: 27 May 1761, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Died: 6 July 1827, Pattikonda
Governor-General: The Marquess of Hastings; The Earl Amhurst
Years of service: 1779–1827
Branch/service: Madras Army
Place of burial: CSI St. Mary's Church, Chennai