Ruling the Countryside — Social Science STD 8 — Question
Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social ScienceRuling the Countryside2 Marks
Question
How did indigo trade attract foreign traders?
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Answer
As the indigo trade grew, commercial agents and officials of the Company began investing in indigo production. Over the years many Company officials left their jobs to look after their indigo business. Attracted by the prospect of high profits, numerous Scotsmen and Englishmen came to India and became planters.
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