Question

write short note on ryots system of Indigo cultivation​

Answer 1

Explanation:

It was the Portuguese who gave the dye or plant the name "Indigo" meaning "from the indies". The Arabs called the dye "a-nil" meaning "the blue" - they just used the adjective and left out the noun. Unfortunately the chemical synthesis of these dyes by the Europeans effectively destroyed the indigo industry in India.

Under the Ryoti system, the planters forced the ryots or peasants to sign a contract. Due to this the peasants were forced to cultivate indigo in 25% of their land. The peasants received seeds and ploughs for cultivation from the Planters. They had to cultivate the crop and harvest it.