Question

Why were Ryots reluctant to grow indigo?

Answer 1

The Ryots were reluctant as-

• Indigo had deep roots and makes the soil lose fertility rapidly. After an indigo harvest the land could not be used for rice cultivation.
• The indigo cultivators were getting very little profits thus it was not helpful them.
• The ryots were forced to grow indigo on best land and that too was forced thus creating dissatisfaction.