Question

what were the apprehension of
Indians about the introduction of the railways

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Answer 1

Answer:

Introduction of railways was regarded as an attempt to interfere with the caste rules because Brahmins and untouchables had to sit in the same compartment. There was a rumour that the telegraph poles would be used for hanging people

Answer 2

Answer:

The international of railway proved to be a major important religious factor that strong a way to uprising the revolt of 1857. It was looked down upon as a means to break social order and caste rules. people of all castes has to sit together in railway compartments. this was regarded as an attempt to interface with the cast rules.