From pre-historic to modern times, engineering has played an essential role in the development of India.
[1] Researchers have also found the evidences of engineering in Indus Valley civilization, dating back to 4th millennium BCE.
[8] Kallanai Dam, also known as Grand Anicut of Tamil Nadu was originally built around 2nd century CE.
[9] Foundation of the Cooper's Hill College in 1875 aimed to train engineers for British India.
Madras University is considered to be the first college of the country, to provide individual courses in mechanical engineering.