Question

what were presidency cities

Answer 1

Calcutta (Kolkata), Bombay (Mumbai) and Madras (Chennai) became important in the 18th century. Theywere known as the Presidency cities. They were the centres of British power in India. They were the main centres of the economic activities and trade of the English East India Company.

Answer 2

Here is your answer :-

By the mid 18th century THREE presidency towns
Madras , Bombay and Calcutta had grown in size.

During the Rule of Company in India or during the time period 1757 - 1858 The cities which had grown in size were called *Presidency Cities*