History of Mumbai - Wikipedia
WEBThe present day city was built on what was originally an archipelago of seven islands of Mumbai Island, Parel, Mazagaon, Mahim, Colaba, Worli, and Old Woman's Island (also known as Little Colaba). [6]
Mumbai - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mumba Devi Temple, from whom the city of Mumbai may derive its name. The oldest known names for the city are Kakamuchee and Galajunkja; these are sometimes still used. [42] [43] Portuguese writer Gaspar Correia recorded the name "Bombaim" after 1512 in his Lendas da Índia (Legends of India).
Old Mumbai: A look at old Bombay to Mumbai in photos
WEBAug 30, 2022 · See journey of Old Bombay or Old Mumbai to today's Mumbai in pics: These old photos of Mumbai that includes iconic landmarks and structures will make you feel nostalgic.
The beginnings of Bombay: Tracing a Portuguese legacy
WEBIn Mumbai, one of only three megapolises with a Portuguese layer of influence (the others are Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, both in Brazil), new histories are overwriting the old.
Mumbai - Gateway, Colonial, Bollywood | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · The city was a centre of maritime trade with Persia and Egypt in 1000 bce. It was part of Ashoka’s empire in the 3rd century bce, and in the 2nd century ce it was known as Heptanesia to Ptolemy, the ancient Egyptian astronomer and …
Mumbai | History, Culture & Attractions | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · The old city covered about 26 square miles (67 square km), stretching from Colaba Point on the southern tip of Bombay Island to the areas known as Mahim and Sion on its northern coast. In 1950 Mumbai expanded northward, embracing the large island of Salsette, which was joined to Bombay Island by a causeway.
Architecture of Mumbai - Wikipedia
WEBThe architecture of Mumbai blends Gothic, Victorian, Art Deco, Indo-Saracenic & Contemporary architectural styles. Many buildings, structures and historical monuments remain from the colonial era. Mumbai, after Miami, has the second largest number of Art Deco buildings in the world. [1] [2] [3]
A Brief History Of How Bombay Became Mumbai - Culture Trip
WEBSep 19, 2016 · The city’s earliest recorded names are said to be Kakamuchee and Galajunkja, versions of which are still considered to be in use. However, the city was referred to as Manbai in the Mirat -i- Ahmadi, a historical text on Gujarat dating back to 1507 written in Persian by Ali Muhammad Khan.
100 Years of Bombay: 1850-1950 - Art Deco - Art Deco Mumbai
WEBJun 7, 2019 · The story of the century that shaped Bombay*, of the people who built and celebrated the city. Harking back to Bombay’s humble beginnings, this essay traces the industrial, socio-physical, architectural and nationalist underpinnings that catapulted Bombay into a modern Indian metropolis.
The Kolis Of Bombay: The Original Residents Of The City
WEBOct 12, 2016 · The name Mumbai owes its origin to the Mumbadevi temple in Dongri, worshipped by the Kolis. As the city came under British patronage, the inevitable happened: original inhabitants were sidelined and marginalized.