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Difference between jobber and gomasthas |
| Answer» Gomasthas1. The East India Company appointed gomasthas to supervise weavers in India and to have a direct control over the weavers, free from the interference of the existing traders and brokers in the cloth trade.2. The gomasthas were the paid servants who supervised the weavers,collected supplies and examined the quality of cloth.3. The gomasthas became good partners of the British management system. They ensured that all management and control of the cloth industry came under the British.4. This was so because they were paid by the Britishers and were bound to be loyal to them.Jobbers1. A jobber was an old trusted worker. He got people from his village and ensured jobs.2. He helped them to settle in cities and provided them money at times of crisis.3. Thus, they became persons with authority and power.4. They began demanding gifts, money for his favour and thus, controlled the lives of workers. | |