Gun Carriage Factory , Jabalpur (Jabalpur)

India / Madhya Pradesh / Jabalpur Cantonment / Jabalpur / GCF Main Road
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In the 19th century, united British India - India,Pakistan, Bangladesh,Srilanka and Mynamar - Gun carriages were produced only in three places viz. Mumbai, Srirangpattam and Fatehgarh.Colonel Addoy R.A.had recommended shifting of Fatehgarh factory to Allahabad in 1866.However Jabalpur was finally chosen in 1884 due to its location being the safest .Construction of the Factory began in 1901 and production of carriages commenced from 1905.The factory met efficiently the requirements of Britishers during both the great world wars of the 20th century.
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Coordinates:   23°10'48"N   79°58'38"E

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  • Hey , My dad works :) I mean he worked here 35 years just.....I live near by too.... let me look for it ...
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