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About The Book:  The Indus and Its Provinces: Their Political and Commercial Importance, Considered in Connexion with Improved Means of Communication by Sir W. P. Andrew, published in 1857, highlights the strategic and economic significance of the Indus region during British rule in India. A strong advocate of railway and river transport, Andrew emphasizes the need for modern infrastructure to enhance governance and trade. His work presents detailed proposals and statistics, reflecting colonial priorities and Andrew’s vision for integrating the region through improved communication networks. About The Author: Sir William Patrick Andrew (d. 1887) was a British colonial administrator and railway executive. He played a key role in promoting railway development in British India, particularly in the Indus region. His writings, including The Indus and Its Provinces, emphasized infrastructure as a means to strengthen political control and commercial growth. The Title 'The Indus and Its Provinces: Their Political and Commercial Importance, Considered in Connexion with Improved Means of Communication written/authored/edited by W. P. Andrew', published in the year 1857. The ISBN 9789371339209 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 333 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.