Question

What were the main reason behind the decline of old towns and cities

Answer 1

1. Import of finished goods and deindustralization in India was a major cause of decline of cities. Due to British commercial interests, Indian traders and artisans lost their job and thus lead to deindustralization. The erosion of industrial base lead to decline of traditional industrial urban centers.

2. The old political and administrative centers were abandoned and new political centers were found which also lead to decline of some cities.

3. Introduction of railways by-passed the traditional trade centers which also was one of the reasons of decline of some cities.

Answer 2

Answer: the main reason being decline of old town and cities

Explanation:*1) the colonial ruler had no interest in development of colonies in India.