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Ruling the Countryside
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What had happened after the deep crisis of Bengal economy?

Answer

The following things had happened after the deep crisis:

(i) Artisans began to leave villages since they were being forced to sell their goods to the Company at low prices.

(ii) Peasants were unable to pay the dues that were being demanded from them.

(iii) Artisanal production was in decline and agricultural cultivation showed signs of collapse.

(iv)In 1770 when a terrible famine hit Bengal killing ten million people.

(v)About one-third of the population was wiped out.

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