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Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution in Europe namely took place in two phases. 1760-1840 AD saw the first phase of Industrial Revolution that introduced better efficient mechanism in the field of- Major technological developments, textile manufacture, Mining, Steam power, Chemicals, Machine tools, Gas lighting, Glass making Agriculture and other significant technological developments. Along with various machine designs for the mass production the need for efficient transportation through land and water surface became crucial. The Mass Products are needed to be distributed at distance places in less time. Therefore Canals,Roads and Railways got priority for modern transportation system. British Empire realized the need of steam engine and rail track to carry equipment to distances places. The movement of arms and ammunitions along with the soldiers is critical for the control of the colonial countries including Indian subcontinent.
The Industrial Revolution made a major approach in the manufacturing process. The mechanized production methods rapidly replaced the craft culture of working by hands. Introduction of steam powered engine (plate 9A) and development of machine tools laid the foundation for true Industrial Revolution. A major modernization in textile machine (plate 9B) created market and revenue. Along with the machine application the introduction of coal for fuel instead of traditional bio-fuels made the changes much rapidly. The Revolution marked the major turning point in the history. It changed the common men’s daily life forever. The average income of population could display their purchasing power significantly through rapid economic growth. Production of iron bar is major revolution that changed the course of industrialization.
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