What is the history of Mumbai ?

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The city is a modern metropolis whose history is now fast fading into obscurity.

Mumbai, earlier known as Bombay is the commercial capital of India. Mumbai is referred as the city that never sleeps. One of the renowned authors Salman Rushdie once quoted- “You can take the boy from Bombay; You can’t take Bombay out of the boy.” Let’s explore some interesting facts about this millennium city:

Although many may not know the story about the birth of this beautiful city, Mumbaikars are passionate about their rich past and heritage.

Mumbai got its name from a popular goddess temple- Mumba Devi Mandir, which is situated at Bori Bunde in Mumbai.

The name Mumbai is an eponym, derived from the name of a local Goddess called Mumbadevi.

Having bicycles, Thelas (a kind of rickshaw often use to shift goods in India) as their conveyance, the Dabbawallas carry-out and drop food from their client’s kitchen/home in a lunch box to the customer’s workplace efficiently. They have been doing it since 1890 every day at a very steady rate.

Mumbai got its name from a popular goddess temple- Mumba Devi Mandir, which is situated at Bori Bunde in Mumbai.

The history of this beautiful city dates back to the formation of the seven islands, namely Colaba, Mazagaon, Mahim, Parel, Bombay Island, Worli and Old Woman's Island. This group of islands infact formed a part of the kingdom of Ashoka, the famed Buddhist emperor of India.

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Interestingly, no Dabbawala is an employee; he is the owner! Every Dabbawala has got an equal share. Their business model is studied by MBA students under case studies to take some ideas how they work so efficiently.

Following the death of the king, the ownership of these islands was passed on and they were later colonized by a number of different rulers.

Having bicycles, Thelas (a kind of rickshaw often use to shift goods in India) as their conveyance, the Dabbawallas carry-out and drop food from their client’s kitchen/home in a lunch box to the customer’s workplace efficiently. They have been doing it since 1890 every day at a very steady rate. Around 200,000 Dabbas (tiffins) are delivered daily by 5,000 Dabbawalas!

On 16 April 1853, Bombay (now Mumbai) witnessed first train movement in India. With 14 carriages & 400 passengers left Bori Bunder (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal) for Thane in Maharashtra. Bombay (now Mumbai) also witnessed India’s 1st rail bridge.

From the early 19th century, the city went under a massive reconstruction and also experienced a boost in the economy during the American Civil War.

Interestingly, no Dabbawala is an employee; he is the owner! Every Dabbawala has got an equal share. Their business model is studied by MBA students under case studies to take some ideas how they work so efficiently.

Named After A Temple
Mumbai got its name from a popular goddess temple- Mumba Devi Mandir, which is situated at Bori Bunde in Mumbai.

Imagica located near Khopoli on the Mumbai-Pune highway is India’s biggest theme park spread over an area of 300 acres.

Yes! Mumbai was a name denoted by 7 closely located islands which were Portuguese territories until the 16th century. In 1961, Portuguese gave England these 7 islands as dowry in Catherine of Braganza & Charles II marriage. Around 60 years (1784-1845) were taken to combine these 7 islands into a coastal city.

Apart from the reconstruction and the ownership, Mumbai (previously called Bombay) has also been witness to mass carnages during the Second World War and the Hindu-Muslim Riots.

On 16 April 1853, Bombay (now Mumbai) witnessed first train movement in India. With 14 carriages & 400 passengers left Bori Bunder (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal) for Thane in Maharashtra. Bombay (now Mumbai) also witnessed India’s 1st rail bridge.

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Having bicycles, Thelas (a kind of rickshaw often use to shift goods in India) as their conveyance, the Dabbawallas carry-out and drop food from their client’s kitchen/home in a lunch box to the customer’s workplace efficiently.

Imagica located near Khopoli on the Mumbai-Pune highway is India’s biggest theme park spread over an area of 300 acres.

Often called as Bollywood, Mumbai is the hub of Hindi film industry in India.

A series of refurbishments and battles later, the city was officially deemed as the capital of the state of Maharashtra