Question

How Did The Expansion Of The British Industries In India Affect The Wavers ? Explain

Answer 1

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• In the beginning the Indian industries did not decline as the British cotton industries had not yet expanded and Indian fine textiles were in great demand. So, companies were keen due to expanding the textile exports from India.

• Before establishment of political power in India the company in Bengal and Carnatic in 1760s and 1770s, found it difficult to ensure a regular supply of goods for export.

• The Dutch, the French and the Portuguese as well as local traders competed in the market to secure woven cloth.

• So the weavers could bargain and the try selling the produce to the best buyer.