Question

What were the causes of decline in the demand for handmade goods?

Answer 1

Below is the list of causes for the decline in the demand for handmade goods.

1. The machine-made goods were cheap and durable.
2. In the absence of Nawabs and kings during British rule, no one was there to protect Indian handicrafts.
3. Heavy-tax was placed on handmade goods by Britishers.