Explain the impact of Industrialisation on the Indian weavers

Explain the impact of Industrialisation on the Indian weavers during the eighteenth century.

Answer

Impact of Industrialization on Indian weavers:

1. Clashes between the weavers and Gomasthas.
2. Weavers were given punishment for delays in supply.
3. The weavers lost the space to bargain for prices and sell to different buyers.
4. Received miserably low price from the company.
5. Weavers of Carnatic and Bengal deserted villages and migrated.
6. Weavers along with village traders revolted against the company.
7. Weavers beggar refusing loans.
8. Few weavers closed down their workshops.