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British industrialization was brought about at the cost of India. Explain.

Important Questions on The Age of Industrialisation

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Before the age of _____, coarse cotton was produced in many countries.
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Bales of fine textiles were carried on _____ back via the north-west frontier, through mountain passes and across deserts.
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Hand made products were preferred by British aristocrats as:
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Before the age of machines which goods from India dominated International markets?
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Which of the following was not the duty of the Gomasthas?
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Social Science>History>The Age of Industrialisation>Industrialisation in Colonies
Why did the port of Surat decline by the end of the eighteenth century?
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Social Science>History>The Age of Industrialisation>Industrialisation in Colonies
Explain the following statement: The East India Company appointed gomasthas to supervise weavers in India.
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How did the East India Company procure regular supplies of cotton and silk textiles from Indian weavers?
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Social Science>History>The Age of Industrialisation>Industrialisation in Colonies
What was the role played by the Gomasthas in procuring goods from Indian weavers?
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Social Science>History>The Age of Industrialisation>Industrialisation in Colonies
Describe how the East India Company managed to procure regular supply of cotton and silk textiles from Indian weavers.
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Social Science>History>The Age of Industrialisation>Industrialisation in Colonies
Comment on the reason that led to the decline of the Port of Surat by the end of the 18th century.
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Social Science>History>The Age of Industrialisation>Industrialisation in Colonies
What reasons led to the decline of the textile exports from India in the beginning of the 19th century? How was India affected by this decline?
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Social Science>History>The Age of Industrialisation>Industrialisation in Colonies
The American Civil War resulted in the reduction of cotton export from India.
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Social Science>History>The Age of Industrialisation>Industrialisation in Colonies
The international market for fine textile was dominated by India till the eighteenth century.
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Social Science>History>The Age of Industrialisation>Industrialisation in Colonies
Exports from these ports of Surat and Hoogly rose dramatically.