Question

why did the Indian iron smelting industry decline in the 19th century ​

Answer 1

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The Indian iron smelting industry had declined in the nineteenth century for the following reasons: ... But the iron smelters had to pay a very high tax to the forest department for every furnace they used. This reduced their income. (iii) By the late 19th century iron and steel was being imported from Britain.

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Answer 2

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Explanation:

The new forest laws – When the colonial government prevented people from entering the reserved forests, the iron smelters found it difficult to find wood for charcoal.

ii) Very high tax – In some areas the government granted access to the forests but the iron smelters had to pay a very high tax to the forest department for every furnace they used which reduced their income.

iii) Import of iron & steel – By the late 19th century, most of the iron and steel was imported from Britain. The iron smiths in India started using these imported products which lowered the demand for iron produced by local smelters.