The paid servant of the east india company ?
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East India Company, also called English East India Company, English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India, incorporated by royal charter on December 31, 1600. Starting as a monopolistic trading body, the company became involved in politics and acted as an agent of British imperialism in India from the early 18th century to the mid-19th century
The paid servant of the East India company were
1. Seth
2.Mamlatdar
3.Gomastha
4.Lambardar
The gomashtas were the paid servants of the English East India Company. They were appointed by the British in the colonies as their agents. The gomashtas signed bonds with the weavers and artisans on behalf of the Company. They compelled the local craftsmen to sell their goods to the British at the prices fixed by them.
The mamlatdars were appointed to look after the collection of revenue in the districts. They worked under the British officers. They also maintained the law and order in the area. They were paid a regular monthly salary Rs. 70 to Rs. 150.