Question

why did the indian iron smelting industry decline in the 19th century class 8th question

Answer 1

Answer:

1.The iron smelters had to pay a very high tax to the forest department for every furnace the used. this reduced their income

2.By the late 19th century iron and steel was being imported by Britain

3.One reason was the new forest laws. when the colonial govt. prevented people from entering the reserved forests, the iron smelters could not find wood for charcoal and could not get iron ore.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

These were the reason

>imposition of new forest law restricted people to entre in the forest

>by the late 19th century and she was being imported from Britain and Indian begin using imported iron.