Question

why bombay, madras and bengal were called presidency cities

Answer 1

In the 19th century, Calcutta, Bombay and Madras were called the Presidency cities. Two features of these cities were  1. All three cities were the administrative centres of large provinces. Calcutta was the capital of the Bengal Presidency which covered all of North India, Bombay was the capital of the Bombay Presidency which covered all of Western India and Madras was the capital of Madras Presidency which covered all of South India. Besides being the capital of the Bengal Presidency, Calcutta was also the capital of British India.  2. These were the largest cities in British India and were major industrial and trading centres.

Answer 2

Madras, Calcutta and Bombay were called the Presidency cities In 19th century. Two kind of these cities were:  

Explanation:

1. All three cities were the managerial centers of large states. Calcutta was the capital of the Bengal Presidency which enclosed all of North India, Bombay was the capital of the Bombay Presidency which enclosed all of Western India and Madras was the capital of Madras Presidency which enclosed all of South India. As well being the capital of the Bengal Presidency, Calcutta was also the capital of British India.  

2. These were the biggest cities in British India and were main industrial and trading centers.

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