Question

how was achievement of Bombay a profitable event to the British?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Dorabji Nanabhai, the first trader who was a Parsi settled in Bombay in the year 1640. Sir George Oxenden became the first governer of Bombay after British East India company received the islands of Bombay from the crown by paying 10 pounds a year.

Establishment of mint, import of first printing press, trading of salt, cloth, ivory, rice, etc led Bombay into a profitable position which was an achievement for British.