Question

How did the East India Company procure regular supplies of cotton and silk textiles from

the Indian weavers ?

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Answer 1

Explanation:

The English East India Company used different means to procure silk and cotton from the weavers: Appointment of paid supervisors called Gomasthas. They also collected supplies and examined cloth quality of the weavers. Prevention of Company weavers from dealing with other buyers through a system of advances and loans.

Answer 2

Answer:

The English East India Company used different means to procure silk and cotton from the weavers: Appointment of paid supervisors called Gomasthas. They also collected supplies and examined cloth quality of the weavers. Prevention of Company weavers from dealing with other buyers through a system of advances and loans.