Practice - What Happened to Weavers?
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Practice Questions
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Who were gomasthas?
💡 Hint: Think about the role they played in controlling weaver's work.
What was the primary demand for Indian textiles in Europe at first?
💡 Hint: Consider the quality of textiles compared to other countries.
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What role did gomasthas play in the textile trade?
💡 Hint: Think of who controlled the quality and quantity of the goods produced.
True or False: The export of textiles from India rose under British control.
💡 Hint: Consider the historical context and what the evidence suggests.
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Evaluate the long-term effects of British monopolistic practices on the Indian textile industry.
💡 Hint: Consider both the immediate and broader socio-economic consequences.
Suggest strategies that Indian weavers could have employed to counteract the power of the East India Company.
💡 Hint: Think about community building and collaboration.
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