Question

What were the reasons for furnaces fell into disuse and decrease in the iron production during late nineteenth century?​

Answer 1

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Questions number 2

The history of the modern steel industry began in the late 1850s; steel has become a staple of the world's industrial economy. This article is intended only to address the business, economic and social dimensions of the industry, since the bulk production of steel began as a result of Henry Bessemer's development of the Bessemer converter, in 1857. Previously, steel was very expensive to produce, and was only used in small, expensive items, such as knives, swords and armor.

Answer 2

The Indian iron smelting industry decline in the nineteenth century due to the following reasons: Imposition of new forest laws prevented people from entering the reserved forests. Due to this, Indian smelters were unable to get wood for charcoal and iron ore. Iron smiths in India began using the imported iron.