Why did the weavers suffer from a problem of raw cotton?a)The cotton c...
The weavers suffer from a problem of raw cotton because raw cotton exports increased.
Production of Cotton:
- Cotton is produced by many countries in the world and many varieties of cotton are cultivated
- In the rule of the Mughal Empire, the production of cotton increased because Mughals started reforms for the cultivation of cotton
- The production of cotton is increased in Egypt in the 19th-century
- The cotton is cultivated in large amounts during moderate rainfall and the presence of sunlight
- The cotton is harvested by the use of machines in various countries
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Why did the weavers suffer from a problem of raw cotton?a)The cotton c...
The weavers suffered from a problem of raw cotton because of the following reason:
Increase in Raw Cotton Exports
- British colonial policy encouraged the cultivation of raw cotton in India for export to Britain's textile mills.
- This led to an increase in the export of raw cotton, which resulted in a shortage of raw cotton for local weavers.
Impact on Weavers
- With a shortage of raw cotton, weavers had to pay higher prices for the raw material they needed to produce their textiles.
- This made it difficult for them to compete with the cheaper textiles produced in Britain's mills.
Loss of Livelihoods
- As the demand for locally produced textiles declined, many weavers lost their livelihoods.
- This led to widespread poverty and forced many weavers to migrate to other areas in search of work.
Conclusion
- The problem of raw cotton was a major factor in the decline of the handloom industry in India during the colonial period.
- It highlights how colonial policies and economic structures can have a profound impact on local industries and livelihoods.
Why did the weavers suffer from a problem of raw cotton?a)The cotton c...
Why did the weavers face the problem of raw-cotton