Ask Question
20 November, 13:30

Why did the iron smelting industry in India decline in the 19th century

+4
Answers (1)
  1. 20 November, 13:51
    0
    One reason was the new forest laws. when the colonial govn. prevented people from entering the reserved forests, the iron smelters could not find wood for charcoal and could not get iron ore
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “Why did the iron smelting industry in India decline in the 19th century ...” in 📗 History if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers