Russia seeks Volga to India railway amid imperial ambitions
The article argues Russia may build a railway from the Volga to India, enhancing military reach as its lines expand eastward. It warns England faces a strategic dilemma, as prohibiting the project could spark war. The depiction emphasizes British vulnerability and Indian rulers' alarm at Russia–Britain tensions.
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