Who was Gomasthas. Why did the Weavers and Gomasthas Clash? Write two Functions of Gomasthas.

Answer: The name Gomastha denotes agent in Persian. The Gomasthas were the Indian representatives of the British East India Company who formed deals with craftsmen and local weavers to provide the company with products. They determine the prices of the goods. The Gomasthas were appointed by the government. They exerted control over the weavers. They collected the materials and analyzed the quality of the cloth.

They were greedy, and the delivery errors were put on the weavers. This is why there were conflicts between the Gomasthas and the Weavers.