Question

How did the british exploit the indian craftsmen and farmers?

Answer 1

Explanation:

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.

Answer 2

When the British entered India, they closed all the markets of handmade products by weavers and snatched lands of the farmers

Explanation:

• The handmade products of Indian crops and weavers were in great demand in Europe during the 18th century
• They imposed heavy taxes on the farmers and they had to pay more than they earned from their lands every season
• They started making cheap products by using machines. In this way, the products of craftsman entered into an unfair market of machine-made products and faced heavy losses

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