How did the British exploit Indian artisans and weavers
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The handmade products of Indian artisans and weavers were in great demand in Europe during the 18th century. However, when the British entered India, they closed all the markets of handmade products by weavers and artisans.
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They started making cheap products by using machines. In this way, the artisans and weavers entered into an unfair market of machine-made products and faced great losses. Heavy fees were imposed on them for exporting the products.
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The British officers exploited Indians in many ways. They imposed heavy taxes on Indians farmers and reduced import duty on goods manufactured in England and imported to India. Even they cut the thumbs of expert artisans.
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