Question

how did colonialism systematically destroy indian crafts and industries?Explain

Answer 1

Products from Indian crafts and industries flourished both in the international and indian markets. They had great quality, so they were preferred by most.Before British came to India, the trade was mostly in favour of Artisans and craftspersons.

>>But when their rule expanded, British became worried about this. How will their British machine made articles gain profit if this continues to be? Thus, British imposed heavy tax on Indian crafts and products, decreased the princely patronage and started promoting their cheap machine made products.They became popular and more preferable.
Now, Indian goods were nothing but forgotten, because with such heavy taxes who will borrow them? British industries flourished on the cost of Indian crafts. Suffering from losses,the crafts and cottage industries became less popular.The famous industries were destroyed now.