Question

Explain any three reasons for the expansion of Bombay's (Mumbai's) population in mid 18th century.

Answer 1

reasons are :
# Bombay became the capital of the Bombay Presidency in 1819

# Bombay dominated the maritime trade of India and also it was the  junction head of two major railways. This. brought in higher scale of migration into the city.

# the growth of trade in cotton and opium

Answer 2

It is the capital of Bombay presidency
There is much growth in trad and opium