Question

How were the farmers ill treated by the britishers?

Answer 1

British colonial rule had the effect of commercializing Indian agriculture, but did so in a way that was harmful to Indians. The British changed the nature and structure of an industry that 80% of Indians considered their livelihood. A new class of landlords emerged that rented the land to farmers. Farmers began a cycle of debt that led to poverty as they were expected to give a majority of their crops to the landlord. The landlord, in turn was expected to forward the profits to the British government.

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