Practice - How was indigo produced?
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What is indigo?
💡 Hint: Think about the color commonly associated with deep blue fabrics.
Define nij cultivation.
💡 Hint: Consider who controls the land.
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What was the main reason for the increasing demand for indigo during the 18th century?
💡 Hint: Think about the materials used for dyeing fabrics in European markets.
True or False: Indigo was primarily cultivated in Europe prior to the British demand.
💡 Hint: Reflect on where indigo initially came from.
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Discuss how the economic landscape of Bengal shifted due to the indigo cultivation practices and the responses from the ryots.
💡 Hint: Refer to specific examples from the text to support your response.
Evaluate the long-term impacts of indigo production on Bengali society, both socially and economically, following the Blue Rebellion.
💡 Hint: Consider the shifts in social dynamics and economic policies post-rebellion.
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