In what ways did the British officers exploit Indians..???..... IT IS FROM THE CH GLIMPSES OF THE PAST CLASS 8
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In what ways did the British officers exploit Indians?
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To earn quick profits, the British imposed heavy taxes, thereby forcing the Indian farmers to abandon their fields. They decided to do away with import duty for goods manufactured in England. This crippled the Indian industries. In 1818, they passed Regulation III. Under it, an Indian could be jailed without trial in a court. All the time British officers in India drew big salaries and also made fortunes in private business. By 1829, Britain was exporting British goods worth seven crore rupees to India. The British prospered on the Company’s loot, while the Indian industries began to die.
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The British officers exploited Indians in many ways. They imposed heavy taxes on Indias farmers and reduced import duty on goods manufactured in England and imported to India. Even they cut the thumbs of expert artisan.