Question

Who were gomasthas and what were their rights

Answer 1

Gomastha were paid servants who were appointed by the East India Company to supervise weavers, collect supplies and examine the quality of cloth. 
(ii) Clash between gomasthas and weavers:

There were frequent clashes between Gomasthas and weavers in the villages because of the following reasons : 
(i) Earlier supply merchants often belonged to the same villages and had a close relationship with the weavers. 
(ii) The comPany's appointed Gomasthas were outsiders, with no long-term social link with the villagers. 
(iii) They acted arrogantly, marched into villages with sepoys and peons and punished weavers for delays. 
(iv) The weavers could no longer bargain for prices or sell to other buyers in place of the British who paid them low wages 
(v) In many places, Camatic (Karnataka) and Bengal weavers deserted villages, migrated or revolted weavers deserted villages migrated or revolted along with the village traders.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Gomastha = They was the workers and also they get money from the East India company.

2. They are generally appointed to check the quality of cloth also collect the supplies.

3. As per the gomasthas was outsiders hence they had no attachment with the villagers.

4. Gomasthas was very self important.

5. Gomasthas also penalize Weaver's for detain the supply of goods.

6. The weavers are not allowed to sell their product to any other company as per they were taken loan from the East india company.