1873 in India

In 1873, India was under British colonial rule, experiencing significant social, economic, and political transformations. This year marked the continuation of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, which began in 1878, as tensions between the British Empire and Afghan forces escalated. The Indian economy was marked by agrarian distress, exacerbated by fluctuations in agricultural production and rising taxes. Notably, the year also witnessed the establishment of various reform movements, with figures like Jyotirao Phule advocating for social justice and education for marginalized communities. The British administration implemented several infrastructural projects, including railway expansion, which aimed to enhance connectivity and facilitate resource extraction. This period laid foundational changes that would influence India's trajectory towards independence.