Reforms of Lord Dalhousie
Dalhousie was not only a great conqueror but also a great administrator. He introduced many reforms in India.
Administrative reforms
Provinces were divided into districts and each district was put unter a Deputy commissioner. Simla was made the summer capital while Calcutta remained as the winter capital. He introduced a uniform system of administration in the provinces of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.
Introduction of Railways
The first Railway line was laid in 1853 between Bombay and Thane.In 1854 a Railway line was laid from Howray to Ranikanj. In 1856,a Railway line was laid from Madras to Arakonam. The Railways increased the volume of trade. It was easy for the British government to send the troops, goods and raw materials easily from one place to another.
Lord Dalhousie was known as the 'Father of Indian Railways'
Post and Telegraph
Dalhousie also introduced a uniform postage system. For the first time, the postal stamps were used in India. He introduced 1/2 Anna (3 paise ) postal system. Telegraph lines were also laid down. Thus communication system received an impetus under Dalhousie.
Commercial reforms
Lord Dalhousie introduced free trade. Madras, Bombay and Calcutta ports were improved. He improved several harbors and equipped them with modern facilities.
Social Reforms
He also supressd the Thugs. In 1856 the Hindu Widow rae-marriage Act was passed. He encouraged the widow re - marriages. He allowed a person to inherit his ancestral property even if he changed his religion.
Public Works Department
Many canal, roads and bridges were built and several other welfare work was undertaken. The Grand Trunk road
Connecting Calcutta to Peshwar was refurbished. The Ganga canal was also dug.
Education reforms
During the period of Dalhousie,Sir Charles Wood's Despatch in 1854 introduced several educational reforms in India. Training institutions were also established to provide training to the teacher. The universities of Calcutta Bombay and Madras were established to provide higher Education to people.
Estimate : His period is ever remembered for the introduction of Railways, posts and telegraphs. Hence he is known as the 'Maker of Modern India'
Practice question:link
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Dalhousie was not only a great conqueror but also a great administrator. He introduced many reforms in India.
Administrative reforms
Provinces were divided into districts and each district was put unter a Deputy commissioner. Simla was made the summer capital while Calcutta remained as the winter capital. He introduced a uniform system of administration in the provinces of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.
Introduction of Railways
The first Railway line was laid in 1853 between Bombay and Thane.In 1854 a Railway line was laid from Howray to Ranikanj. In 1856,a Railway line was laid from Madras to Arakonam. The Railways increased the volume of trade. It was easy for the British government to send the troops, goods and raw materials easily from one place to another.
Lord Dalhousie was known as the 'Father of Indian Railways'
Post and Telegraph
Dalhousie also introduced a uniform postage system. For the first time, the postal stamps were used in India. He introduced 1/2 Anna (3 paise ) postal system. Telegraph lines were also laid down. Thus communication system received an impetus under Dalhousie.
Commercial reforms
Lord Dalhousie introduced free trade. Madras, Bombay and Calcutta ports were improved. He improved several harbors and equipped them with modern facilities.
Social Reforms
He also supressd the Thugs. In 1856 the Hindu Widow rae-marriage Act was passed. He encouraged the widow re - marriages. He allowed a person to inherit his ancestral property even if he changed his religion.
Public Works Department
Many canal, roads and bridges were built and several other welfare work was undertaken. The Grand Trunk road
Connecting Calcutta to Peshwar was refurbished. The Ganga canal was also dug.
Education reforms
During the period of Dalhousie,Sir Charles Wood's Despatch in 1854 introduced several educational reforms in India. Training institutions were also established to provide training to the teacher. The universities of Calcutta Bombay and Madras were established to provide higher Education to people.
Estimate : His period is ever remembered for the introduction of Railways, posts and telegraphs. Hence he is known as the 'Maker of Modern India'
Practice question:link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewq_hCdh4jY21rmn-1GQX8ovy0ApymMCx1MgcoYcJx05npEg/viewform?usp=sf_link
