Question

What led to town planning of the city of bombay in 1880 ?

Answer 1

In the early 1800s, much engineering work was carried out in Bombay. The city's swamps were completely filled in, and by 1845 the seven small islands that had previously made up Bombay had been turned into one large island. In 1853, the first Indian railway opened, which stretched from Bombay to Thana.

Answer 2

it was the fear of plague epidemics that led to the town planning of the city of Bombay in 1880.