Question

Why was the Bombay considered as the Prime City of India explain three reason

Answer 1

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Bombay was called the prime city because in mid-seventeenth century, Bombay became East India Companys principal western port, replacing Surat. Later, by the end of the nineteenth century, it had become an important administrative as well as industrial centre. 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! Cheers!

Answer 2

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. It passed into the hands of Britain in 1661 as a dowry to King Charles II from his Portuguese bride. The English East India Company shifted its base from Surat in Gujarat to Bombay (Mumbai).

Bombay (Mumbai) was initially a major outlet of cotton textiles from Gujarat. In the nineteenth century, large quantities of raw materials such as cotton and opium passed through it. By the end of the nineteenth century, it became the centre of administrative and industrial control in western India. The importance of Bombay (Mumbai) grew due to maritime trade and as a junction head of two major railways.

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. It passed into the hands of Britain in 1661 as a dowry to King Charles II from his Portuguese bride. The English East India Company shifted its base from Surat in Gujarat to Bombay (Mumbai).

Bombay (Mumbai) was initially a major outlet of cotton textiles from Gujarat. In the nineteenth century, large quantities of raw materials such as cotton and opium passed through it. By the end of the nineteenth century, it became the centre of administrative and industrial control in western India. The importance of Bombay (Mumbai) grew due to maritime trade and as a junction head of two major railways.