What were the measures taken by the East India company to guarantee a constant supply of cotton?

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Appointed Gomasthas

Contact with other buyers was forbidden for weavers.

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The East India Company took several measures to guarantee consistent supplies of cotton and silk fabrics. They built a system of administration and control that would prevent competition, regulate costs, and ensure a steady supply of cotton and silk products. They also established political authority to assert the exclusive right to trade. Additionally, they eliminated the old cloth traders and brokers, found direct control with the weaver, and hired paid employees known as Gomasthas to oversee weavers, inspect the fabric's quality, and gather supplies. They Appointed Gomasthas, and contact with other buyers was forbidden for weavers. Other buyers were not permitted to contact the weavers.

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