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Railways In Bengal: Being The Substance of A Report Addressed To The Chairman of The East India Company In 1849

by W. P. Andrew
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789371692380
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
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  • Pages: 95
  • Original Price: INR 190.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 233 grams
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Railways in Bengal; Being the Substance of a Report Addressed to the Chairman of the East India Company in 1849 by W.P. Andrew is an early, detailed analysis advocating the development of railway infrastructure in Bengal. The report outlines the economic, administrative, and strategic benefits of establishing railways to improve transportation and trade within the region. Andrew emphasizes how railways could enhance connectivity between key cities, facilitate the movement of goods, and support British colonial interests. The document serves as a foundational argument for expanding railway networks in India, highlighting their potential to transform commerce and governance during the mid-19th century.

William Patrick Andrew (1806-1887) was a British administrator and key proponent of railway expansion in British India, believing it vital for economic and administrative improvements. As Chairman of the Scinde, Punjab & Delhi Railway, he advanced the construction of essential railway lines that enhanced trade and connectivity. Andrew also wrote extensively on Indian geopolitics and infrastructure development, with notable works like Our Scientific Frontier. his playing a crucial role in shaping the transportation infrastructure of India during the British era.

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