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Colonial economic policies, driven by capitalist imperatives, created and even exacerbated the conditions for famines in India. Explain with examples. (Answer in 150 words)

Introduction

British came into India as traders later colonized India. During their rule, India faced many changes.

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Colonial economic policies - famines:

For achieving more revenue, commercial crops were encouraged. Thus replacing food security. Ex: Cultivation of Indigo led to Indigo Revolt of 1860.

Diversion of the food grains to home country and for local British officers

Increased confiscation of the crop due to failure of the

payment of land revenue. Ex: Bengal famine due to taking over foodgrains by British.

Negligence of the British. Ex: No action taken on the cruel zamindars.

Construction of their factories and industries. Ex: No compensation paid to locals.

Growing tea estates replacing the traditional agri practices. Ex: Tea Estates in Assam created shift from farmers to labourers.

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Conclusion

The social, political and economic impact of the colonial policies was immense. Though famine Commissions were set up, their impact was meagre.

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Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.

British Policies

Colonial economic policies and famines

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