The document discusses the commercialization of agriculture in India under British rule. The British encouraged farmers to produce raw materials for industry rather than goods for local use. This led to the rise of intermediaries who bought crops from farmers cheaply and sold them for profit. Farmers were compelled to sell at lower prices and faced taxes even during poor harvests. Many lost their land to debt and were plunged into poverty, while craftspeople also struggled as their industries declined. In conclusion, commercialization of agriculture under British policies impoverished many peasants in India.