Question

Why were ryots reluctant to grow indigo?

Answer 1

The ryots were reluctant to grow indigo for the below-given reasons:
1. They were paid very low prices for the raw material.
2. The ryots never saw any profit accruing from the indigo plantation because of heavy taxation.
3. Ryots were asked to grow indigo on the fertile parts of their land by the planters, which they were apprehensive about.