Crossing the Rajhistan Painesville through the (NWSR); Geniuses of Railway in Great Thar Region: Bahawalpur, Bikaner & Jodhpur
Abstract
The aim & objectives of study to highlight the Gigantic Railway Network of Communication in North-West part of British India. In order to cater the Commercial, Logistic & Defense Strategic Services; East India Company EIC (1612-1857) devised a mega project in this area. The Rajasthan Painesville occupied the massive area; it is largest part of British Raj. Rajistan consists of 23 States & more than 340,000 sq.km. It also known as Rajputana States. The Rajistan possesses a unique state in British Empire. It comprises mostly on barren & deserted area. Geographically; Great Thar is located in North-West part of British India. It consists of over 2 lac sq km. Moreover, it is 18th largest desert of the world. Post 1857; a new era begins in Subcontinent; British Raj adopted modern method of communication & provided the multiples services in India. In this regard; Government established various Railway Lines & Stations. Therefore; British Officers & Engineers were appointed on the States. In 1872-78; a Gigantic Bridge (Empress Bridge) on Sutlej River was built which connected the entire region by Railway network. So, it was mandatory to connect between Province Sind, State BWP and Rajistan States & Provinces of Punjab. The connection between Punjab Railway & Karachi brings revolution. It was 1st ever mega project of the region. Later; second route of Indian Railway North West State Railway (NWSR) was commenced in Rajputana State. From 1875-1900 (NWSR)Railway Line was launched & finally 2nd major route approaches to Delhi-Karachi via Bhatinda, Ajmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Luni, Mewera, Burmer, Umar Kot, Hyderabad & Karachi.
Keywords: Development of Road Rail Infrastructure in Thar &Rajasthan States.
