Bombay was a prime city of India . Justify your answer
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In the 17th century, Bombay was a group of seven islands under the Portuguese control.
In 1661, control of islands passed into British hands after the marriage of Britain’s King Charles II to the Portuguese princess.
The East India Company quickly shifted its base from Surat, its principal western port, to Bombay.
In the 19th century, the city functioned as a port through which large quantities of raw materials such as cotton and opium would pass.
Gradually, it also became an important administrative centre in Western India, and then, by the end of the 19th century, a major industrial centre. hope it helps
In 1661, control of islands passed into British hands after the marriage of Britain’s King Charles II to the Portuguese princess.
The East India Company quickly shifted its base from Surat, its principal western port, to Bombay.
In the 19th century, the city functioned as a port through which large quantities of raw materials such as cotton and opium would pass.
Gradually, it also became an important administrative centre in Western India, and then, by the end of the 19th century, a major industrial centre. hope it helps
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1 it was the major outlet for cotton Textiles from Gujarat
2 it functioned as a major port city
3 it was an important administrative centre in western India
4 the opening of the Seuz Canal in 1869 brought the west close to Bombay
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