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why did the development of cotton industries in Britain affect textile producers in India​

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Answered by swati4678
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The development of cotton industries in Britain affected textile producers in India in several ways. Indian textiles now had to compete with British textiles the European and American markets. ... English and European companies stopped buying Indian goods. during the 1830s British cotton cloth flooded Indian markets

Answered by chennailins
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Explanation:

  • First the development of cotton industries in Britain led to decline of Indian local market
  • British manufacturers forced the colonial govt to sell their produce in colonies.
  • They also forced the govt to impose import duties so that there would not be any competition for them to sell their products in Britain
  • This led to decline of local cotton manufacturers and weavers
  • Price of cotton soared up
  • Weavers local market shrank
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