What objectives did the British intend to achieve through their policies of infrastructure development in India?
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During British rule over India, there were a lot of infrastructural changes in the country. But all these changes were only done to serve the cause of the British Empire. Development was seen in transport and communication. Roads helped in facilitating the transportation of raw materials from different parts of the country to ports where they will be shipped to industries in Britain.
In a similar way, railways were developed for transporting finished goods from Britain to different parts of the country. The railways helped in widening the reach of goods across India. Posts and telegraphs were developed to increase the effectiveness and reach of the British administration in India. So, it can be said that although there was growth in infrastructure, it was only for the British Empire and not for India.

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