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Why was bombay considered the prime city of india??(5marks)

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Answered by RockyAk47
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Bombay was called the prime city because in mid-seventeenth century, Bombaybecame East India Companys principal western port, replacing Surat. ... All through these years, the prospects for trade and commerce, and employment kept increasing, thereby making Bombay an attractive destination for migrants. Hope this helps
Answered by Anonymous
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Explanation:

Bombay (Mumbai) was the most important city of India. Its size expanded from the late nineteenth century and population grew from 6,44,405 in 1872 to nearly 1,500,000 in 1941

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