Question

How was indigo cultivated in india during colonial period? Focus on indigo cultivation...reasons shown and methods adopted​

Answer 1

Explanation:

How was indigo cultivated? There were two main systems of indigo cultivation – nij and ryoti. Within the system of nij cultivation, the planter produced indigo in lands that he directly controlled. He either bought the land or rented it from other zamindars and produced indigo by directly employing hired labourers.