Pindaris were a plundering group of Rajputana and Central Provinces
They were not belonged to any particular caste or creed both Hindus and Muslims were in this group.
When Company disbanded Army through Subsidiary Alliance Treat many soldiers were joined this group.
By the end of 1818 the Pindaris were completely suppressed.
Suppression of Thugs
The gang of Robbers in Central India who were robbed & kill the travelers in the name of Goddess Kali.
The numbers of Thugs were increased during 18th
Bentinck created separate department under Colonel William Sleeman in 1830 to eradicate Thugs.
After 5 years, 3000 thugs were captured and many were exterminated & transported to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Sleeman called as “Thugee Sleeman”.
Introduction of Railway
There were three reasons to develop Railway in India.
Commercial
Administrative
Defense (helpful during 1857)
In 1853 he formulated his own “Railway Policy” for future.
He started “Guarantee System” in which Railway Company’s was guaranteed minimum 5% interest on their investment and after ending of contract period Government retained the rights.
1st Railway line was constructed in 1853 between Bombay and Thane.
In 1855 rail line constructed between Howrah and Ranikanj.
In 1856 rail line constructed between Madras and Arakonam.
So Dalhousie known as “Father of India Railway”.
Telegraph
Telegraph offices were setup throughout the country.
1852 – O’ Shangnessy was appointed as the superintendent of Telegraph Department
Calcutta, Peshawar, Bombay & Madras were telegraphically connected.
This communication system was very helpful during 1857 mutiny to send the information and help to suppress the Mutiny.
So Lord Dalhousie is known as “Father of Indian Telegraph”.
Telegraph service was abolished at 2013 in India.
Postal Reforms
Post offices were setup throughout the country.
In 1854 new Post Office Act was passed by Lord Dalhousie.
He appointed Director General to supervise postal service.
Introduced Uniform Postage Services across in India.
