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Question
Apart from the exploiting through taxes, how did the British further exploit the land?
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Solution
Apart from the taxes, the British followed the policy of commercialization of Agriculture which was a major setback for Indian farmers. They were forced to grow the soil fertility deteriorating cash crops such as opium. Jute, Indigo, etc., Agricultural prices shot up by 31%. They were threatened if they failed to grow these crops.
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