Question

Explain the economic condition of peasants and artisans before and after British rule

Answer 1

The economic condition of peasants and artists was far much better during pre-British rule. Due to lack of communication and transportation, the Indian market was too small. The village community was grouped into labours which were hereditary.

Barter systems followed during pre-British rule. The raw materials produced by the peasants and artisans was consumed by the people in village itself.

During the British rule, the peasants and artisans were most affected and the landlords were mostly beneficial. They were made to pay the revenue for their agricultural land and yet they were forced to borrow and were unable to payback the debt.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• During the pre British rule, the artists and peasants were economically well.

• The size of the market was small as there was a lack of transportation facility. Due to the presence of Barter system only, the items produced by the peasants and artists were consumed by people of village only.

• But that condition was changed after the British rule in India. The Britishers and landlords started to exploit them for their own benefits.