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Who among the following advocated the construction of initial railways in India for facilitating army movement?

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Lord Dalhousie

Railways Advocated for Army Movement

Lord Dalhousie is identified as the key figure who advocated for the construction of India's initial railways, with a significant emphasis on their strategic military value.

In his Railway Minute of 1853, Dalhousie outlined a plan for railway development across India. While economic benefits were acknowledged, he strongly argued for the railways' role in facilitating rapid troop deployment and strengthening British control over the vast territory.

Therefore, the primary advocate among the options for constructing initial railways for the specific purpose of army movement was Lord Dalhousie.

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