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id	eprints-29424
recordtype	eprints
institution	SOAS, University of London
collection	SOAS Research Online
language	English
language_search	English
description	The present study is concerned with geographical interpretation of the foundation, growth and character of Kanpur, illustrated with relevent maps and diagrams. The study commences with the discussion of the site and situation of this centre against the background of the physical setting and local weather conditions. In the II Chapter, the evolution and growth of the townscape have been discussed with special reference to the changes and developments after the Mutiny of 1857. Chapter III deals with the process of growth and the demographic structure as influenced by the geographical, economic, political and social factors. A discussion on the expansion of principle services and social amenities forms the Chapter IV. It is followed by the Chapter on the growth of industries in the city with special reference to the expansion and development of large scale industries. Finally in Chapter VI, important land use features have been analysed and distinguished to indicate the present character of the functional structure and organization of the city.
format	Theses
author	Ali, Syed A.
author_facet	Ali, Syed A.
authorStr	Ali, Syed A.
author_letter	Ali, Syed A.
title	The urban geography of Kanpur.
publisher	SOAS University of London
publishDate	1970
url	https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/29424/