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The east india company appointed gomasthas to supervise weavers in india

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Answered by anchitpatel777
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The East India Company appointed gomasthas to supervise weavers in India to establish a more direct control over the weavers, free of the existing traders and brokers in the cloth trade. The Gomasthas were the paid servants who supervised the weavers,collected supplies and examined the quality of cloth

Answered by Anonymous
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East india company appoint gomasthas in india:-

  • In the 18th century, the East India Company had established itself in India.
  • There was a great demand for Indian cotton and Silk fabrics worldwide and hence were of special interest to East India Co.  The small number of Englishmen, and their unfamiliarity with the local language and society compelled the Company  to turn to local agents.
  • The  Company appointed Gomasthas to supervise weavers in India in order to establish a direct control over the them, free of the existing traders and brokers in the cloth trade.
  • They were  paid servants who supervised the weavers,collected supplies and examined the quality of cloth
  • .They ensured that  management  control of the cloth industry came under the British.
  • which would helped in eliminating competition, keeping cost under control  and  a free flow of regular supplies of cotton and silk.
  • Gomastha   compelled  local weavers and artisans to deliver goods to the Company and to sign bonds  compelling them  to deliver goods to the Company.  

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