Question

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

Answer 1

.a) Bombay became the capital of the Bombay Presidency in 1819

b] The growth of trade in cotton and opium

C) 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.

Answer 2

The given are the circumstances that drove to the extreme extension of people in Bombay in the mid 19th century":

1. Bombay became the capital of the Bombay Presidency during the 19th century; particularly in 1819. The capital city attracted people to settle in.

2. The expansion of trade of goods such as cotton and opium influenced the populations associated with trade such as traders, bankers, artisans, merchants to reside in Bombay.

3. Cotton Mill that was established in Bombay in the year 1854, dragged workers from other areas.

4. Moreover, the expansion of Ports and railroads prompted people to find jobs in these industries; that caused the large scale migration.

5. The attack of relentless famines in dry areas brought people from other areas to Bombay.