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Indian railways is one of the largest networks in India. It is divided into 16 railway zones and 7112 stations. These are managed and maintained by government of India through ministry of Railways.

The length of the Western Railway network is approximately 6,181 kilometers.

The Rail Wheel Factory, formerly known as Wheel and Axle Plant, is located in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. It is a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit of the Indian Railways.

The Northern Railway zone has the largest route length among all the railway zones in India. It serves a vast area including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.

The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay and Thane in 1853. While some industrial lines existed earlier, the formal railway system is widely recognized as starting in 1853.

The small box placed at the centre of the stupa contains bodily remains (such as teeth, bone or ashes) of the Buddha or his followers. This box may also contain the things they used, as well as precious stones, and coins. This small box is known as a relic casket.

 The Balochis were large and powerful tribe in the north-west. They were divided into many smaller clans under different chiefs. 

The Banjaras were a nomadic community in medieval India known primarily for their role as long-distance traders and transporters of grain and other goods.

The Criminal Tribes Act was enacted by the British colonial government in India in 1871 to monitor and restrict certain communities labeled as criminal by birth.