GLIMPSES OF THE PAST CHAPTER 3- CLASS VIII ENGLISH TEXTBOOK SOLUTIONS Comprehension Check page 45 QUESTION.3: Who is an artisan? Why do you think the thumbs of expert artisans were chopped off? Answer: An artisan is a skilled person to the utmost in a specific sector of applied art and makes items that may be functional or strictly decorative. The artisans of India had been world famous for their excellent craftsmanship and were revered by all. Out of envy and worry of losing their expected monetary income through the imported goods the British ascertained their profit by cutting the thumbs of the artisans .This reflects the cruel and greedy British merchants who knew no humanity. Working with the Text (page 45) QUESTION.1: Do you think the Indian princes were short-sighted in their approach to the events of 1757? Answer: Indeed, the kings and the rulers of India had been short sighted. They were myopic and devoid of far seeing ability. They were narrow minded and thought of protecting their own fiefdom .They never thought of unity nationhood and to put restraints against the outside forces. To protect their self interest, they had become the toys in the hands of the British. For complete answer visit cbsencertanswers.blogspot.in/
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