Question

when was the first cotton textile mill setup in India? how did it gradually become the leading industry in India?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The first cotton mill that was set up in India was a commercial failure. It was set up in 1818 at Fort Gloster which was near Kolkata. The second cotton mill was set up as Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company in 1854 by KGN Daber.

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Answer 2

Answer:

In Mumbai

Explanation:

The first Indian cotton cloth mill was established in 1818 at Fort Gloaster near Kolkata, albeit this mill was a failure. The second mill which was established by KGN Daber in 1854 is called the true foundation of modern cotton industry in India. Its name was Bombay Spinning and weaving Company, Bombay.

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