History of Mumbai - Wikipedia
WEBBetween the 2nd century BCE and 10th century CE, the islands came under the control of successive indigenous dynasties: the Satavahanas, Abhiras, Vakatakas, Kalachuris, Konkan Mauryas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Silharas & Cholas.
Old maps of Mumbai
WEBOld maps of Mumbai. A Gazetteeer of the World, or, Dictionary of geographical knowledge ... Edited by a member of the Royal Geographical Society. Illustrated with ... woodcuts and one hundred and twenty engravings on steel. 1856.
Vintage: Historic B&W photos of Bombay, India (1890s)
WEBJun 10, 2019 · During the American Civil War (1861–1865), the city became the world’s chief cotton-trading market, resulting in a boom in the economy that subsequently enhanced the city’s stature. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 transformed Bombay into one of the largest seaports on the Arabian Sea.
100 Years of Bombay: 1850-1950 - Art Deco - Art Deco Mumbai
WEBJun 7, 2019 · By the twilight of the 18th century, Bombay had written an epitaph to its provincial aspirations, and a new vivacious city that would be India’s premier industrial centre was in the making.
Mumbai - Gateway, Colonial, Bollywood | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Mumbai - Gateway, Colonial, Bollywood: The Koli, an aboriginal tribe of fishermen, were the earliest known inhabitants of present-day Mumbai, though Paleolithic stone implements found at Kandivli, in Greater Mumbai, indicate that the area has been inhabited by humans for hundreds of thousands of years.
The Long History of ‘Bombay Time’ and Resistance to Colonial Rule
WEBJun 30, 2021 · Built in the Venetian Gothic style, the Big Ben–inspired structure was the tallest at the time in the city that would come to be known as Mumbai, with clock faces in each direction.
History of Bombay under British rule (1661–1947) - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1866, the British Government established the Bombay Coast and River Steam Navigation Company for the maintenance of steam ferries between Bombay and nearby islands; while the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 completely revolutionized the …
Rare images: How 19th century Bombay nurtured a flourishing photography ...
WEBMar 20, 2015 · Curator Susan Hapgood's book explores how the port city became the centre of the new art form in the mid-1800s.
19th Century History of Mumbai: Mumbai/Bombay pages - Tata …
WEBIn 1812 an Ordinance was promulgated which, among other things, set out the possibility of demolition of encroachments. The Hornby Vellard had already been built towards the end of the 18th Century. By joining together Bombay and Mahim, it began the process that was to be completed in this century.
History in pics: The 19th century charm of Mumbai
WEBThe show comprises 75 photographs of 19th century Mumbai, giving viewers a glimpse of what the city looked like back in the day.