Question

Give the steps taken by the EIC to develop a system of management and control?

Answer 1

The Company tried to eliminate the existing traders and brokers connected with the cloth trade, and establish a more direct control over the weavers. For this, it appointed a paid servant called the gomastha. The duties of gomasthas included supervising weavers, collecting supplies, and examining the quality of cloth

step by step

1. (i) The East India Company tried to eliminate the existing traders and appointed 'Gomasthas' as supervisors
2. (ii) The system of advances was introduced to have a direct control over the weavers

impact

(i) Weavers devoted entire time to weaving

(ii) They were forced to accept the prices fixed by the company

Answer 2

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The Company tried to eliminate the existing traders and brokers connected with the cloth trade, and establish a more direct control over the weavers. For this, it appointed a paid servant called the gomastha. The duties of gomasthas included supervising weavers, collecting supplies, and examining the quality of cloth.