Unit 1 Ch 4 : The Age of Industrialisation — Social Studies STD 10 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 1 Ch 4 : The Age of Industrialisation3 Marks
Question
Where was the first cotton mill set up?
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Answer
Kolkata: 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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