Question

what were the reason for expansion of Bombay during the early decades of 20 century

Answer 1

1. With the growth of trade in cotton and opium large communities of traders and bankers as well as artisans and shopkeepers came to settle in bombay

2. The establishment of textile mills led to a fresh surge in migration.

3. Large numbers flowed in from the nearby district of ratnagiri to work in bombay mills

4. Bombay dominated the maritime trade of india till well into the 20th century.

5. It was also the junction head of two major railways.