Question

why were the frequent clashes between the gomasthas and the weaver

Answer 1

The british company eliminated the existing traders and brokers to establish direct control over weaver. The company appointed the paid servant is called gomasthas

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

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 along with the village traders.