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Khangaon cotton market, India 1870
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Khangaon cotton market, India 1870
Khangaon cotton market, West Berar, India. Date: 1870
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This photograph taken in 1870 depicts the bustling Khangaon cotton market in West Berar, India. The scene is a vibrant tableau of activity, with merchants and traders haggling over bales of cotton piled high on ox carts and in the background, the red-roofed buildings of the marketplace. The importance of the cotton industry in India during this period is evident in the sheer volume of cotton being bought and sold. Cotton had been a major crop in India since ancient times, but the industry experienced significant growth during the British colonial period due to the demand for cotton textiles in Europe. The Indian textile industry was a significant contributor to the global economy, with India producing over 2.5 million bales of cotton annually by the late 19th century. The Khangaon market was a crucial hub in the cotton trade network, located in the heart of the cotton-growing region of West Berar. Merchants from all over India and even from foreign countries would travel to this market to buy raw cotton directly from farmers or from local traders. The cotton would then be transported to textile mills in other parts of India or exported to Europe for processing and manufacturing into textiles. The photograph captures the pre-manufacturing stage of the cotton industry, with the focus on the raw material itself. The ox carts, a common mode of transportation during this period, are laden with bales of cotton, their horns adorned with colorful garlands. The marketplace in the background is bustling with activity, with people moving between the buildings, likely engaged in negotiations or transactions. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Indian cotton industry and the vibrant markets that were integral to its success. The scene is a testament to the importance of cotton as a commodity and the role it played in shaping India's economic landscape during the late 19th century.
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