Answer the following question briefly:

Dalhousie was called the ‘ Father of Indian Railways’ – Justify.

Dalhousie was called the ‘ Father of Indian Railways ‘ due to the following reasons:

● He had introduced railways in India

● The first railway line was between Bombay and Thane in 1853.

● In 1854, a railway line was set up between Howrah and Ranikanj

● In 1856, a railway was started from Madras to Arakonam.

● It helped in increasing the volume of trade.

● It became easier for the British government to transfer goods, troops and raw materials from one place to another.