Chapter 6 – Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 History Chapter 6 – Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners

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Introduction to Chapter 6 – Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners

The British not only destroyed Indian agriculture but also disrupted Indian handicrafts. The cheap machine-made goods destroyed the market for the local Indian sellers and manufacturers.  This chapter tells the story of the crafts and industries of India during

British rule by focusing on two industries, namely, textiles and iron and steel. The history of Indian textiles and their recognition all over the world has been discussed. The decline of Indian textiles is further discussed in the chapter. The swords of the tipu sultan and wootz steel are also talked about in the chapter. Later on, the coming up of Iron and steel industries in India were talked about at the end of the chapter. Check out NCERT Solutions for class 8 Social Science for the rest of the chapters. 

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