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Span of Railway Bridge for India, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Span of Railway Bridge for India, 1858....the Keeal and Huttohur Bridges...have just been constructed for the East Indian Railway Company by Messrs. Cochrane and Co...from the designs and under the directions of Messrs. M. and G. Rendel, of Great George-street, Westminster, engineers. The bridges...are composed of 1170 tons of wrought iron and 150 tons of cast iron, and consist of nine spans or openings, each span of 150 feet. Our Engraving represents one of these spans...whoever looks at India previously to the civilisation introduced there by Great Britain, must at once perceive a great contrast between its former and present state...one thing is certain - whether we have come by our empire righteously or unrighteously - whether we have been forced into possessions we did not covet, or have sought quarrels that we might gain by the issue - the natives at large have essentially benefited by the change of masters'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph showcases one of the nine spans of the Railway Bridge for India, built in 1858 by the East Indian Railway Company. The Keeal and Huttohur Bridges, located in India, were constructed from the designs and under the directions of Messrs. M. and G. Rendel, engineers, using a total of 1170 tons of wrought iron and 150 tons of cast iron. The bridge's impressive structure is a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. Before the arrival of British civilization in India, the country presented a starkly different landscape. As depicted in this caption from the "Illustrated London News" of 1858, the contrast between India's past and present is undeniable. Regardless of the moral justifications for Britain's presence in India, it is indisputable that the lives of the native population have been significantly improved through the introduction of modern infrastructure and governance. The railway bridge stands as a symbol of progress and connectivity, linking different parts of the vast Indian subcontinent and facilitating the movement of people and goods. Its construction marked a turning point in India's history, paving the way for numerous advancements and transformations that would follow in the coming decades.
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