Describe any five causes of the expansion of Bombay in 19th century.
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-There were many jobs for youth so many people settled here.
-There were many ports established by East India Company.
-Because of its sea trade.On that time Bombay was the only city which is able for sea trade.
-Most of people migrated due to the film industry
-It also became the capital of Bombay Presidency
-There were many ports established by East India Company.
-Because of its sea trade.On that time Bombay was the only city which is able for sea trade.
-Most of people migrated due to the film industry
-It also became the capital of Bombay Presidency
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Following are the few causes for the expansion of Bombay in the 19th century:
1. Textile mills were established which led to a fresh surge in migration.
2. Many people flowed in from many districts of Ratnagiri to work in Bombay mills.
3. Being the junction of two major railways, it helped directly for Bombay expansion.
4. The railways encouraged an even higher scale of migration into the city.
5. In 1888-89 famine in Kutch drove large numbers of people to Bombay.
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