Question

Bombay was a prime city of India. Justify ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Bombay was called the prime city because in mid-seventeenth century, Bombay became East India Company's principal western port, replacing Surat. Later, by the end of the nineteenth century, it had become an important administrative as well as industrial centre.

Answer 2

Answer:

Bombay was called the prime city because in mid-seventeenth century, Bombay became East India company's principle western port, replacing surat. Later, by the end of the nineteenth century, it had become an important administrative as well as industrial centre. ...............