What is the history of Mumbai ?

n 1960, Bombay became the new capital of Maharashtra.

Home To India’s First Car Owner!
Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, India’s apex business tycoon and founder of the Tata Group, was the 1st person to own a car in India in 1901

Sky-scrapers, towering architecture, the Bombay Stock Exchange, tarred roads and a boom in the secondary and tertiary sector changed the city's status and brought it up to one of the top four cities in the country. Today, Mumbai is the fourth most populous city in the world.

Sounds strange, but it’s a fact that 1st post office in Mumbai was opened at the junior magistrate’s home in 1832.

Mumbai is the business capital of India and is also one on the largest cities in the country.

The present population of Mumbai is estimated to be millions and is still growing.

A National Park In The Heart Of The City
Usually, wildlife parks are situated in the countryside, but Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in the heart of Mumbai. Dividing the Western and the Central part of the city, this park covers around 104 sq km area with the variety of around 6300 species

Not many know however, how the population grew or how the city got its status as the commercial capital of India.

A National Park In The Heart Of The City
Usually, wildlife parks are situated in the countryside, but Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in the heart of Mumbai. Dividing the Western and the Central part of the city, this park covers around 104 sq km area with the variety of around 6300 species

A National Park In The Heart Of The City
Usually, wildlife parks are situated in the countryside, but Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in the heart of Mumbai. Dividing the Western and the Central part of the city, this park covers around 104 sq km area with the variety of around 6300 species

The insight into the history of this glorious city is the answer to its inspiriting beginnings and eminence around the world.

A Lethal Railway Network
As a combination of overpopulation, rush-hours, outdated local railway system and lack of alternatives, Mumbai suffers an enormous amount of overload-rail victims.

Home To India’s Biggest Street Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi is the most popular 10 day festival in Mumbai which brings the whole city on the street.

Mayor Of Mumbai Has Almost No Powers
Although Mayor is considered to be the guardian of any city; here in Mumbai, all authority comes under the CM of Maharashtra.

Lack Of Toilets!
The negative aspect of Mumbai is that the city is facing a big shortage of toilets. It leads to not only inconvenience but also to unhygienic conditions.

Flamingos Migrate Here Every Winter
Flamingos are pink colored large birds having a long neck. They usually migrate from Afro-Eurasia parts to Mumbai between October to March.

Gilbert Hill Is A Piece Of Rarity
Located in the Andheri West, Gilbert Hill is a 200 ft hill of black basalt rock built around 66 million years ago. It’s unique because the only US has a hill made of similar composition.

The Power Of A Woman
Way back in 1863, Alice Tredwell, wife of Solomon Tredwell built the railway line from Mumbai to Pune.

The Jungle Book Connection
One of the best sellers book ever “The Jungle Book” author Nobel Laureate Rudyard Kipling was born here (Bombay, British India) in 1865.

Mumbai’s First Post Office

Sounds strange, but it’s a fact that 1st post office in Mumbai was opened at the junior magistrate’s home in 1832.

Mumbai derived both its present name, and past name of ‘Bombay’, from its earliest inhabitants and its strategic location. The Koli community, who are among the original inhabitants of the city, worshipped the goddess Mumba devi, giving the city its name of Mumbai.

The name ‘Bombay’ on the other hand, is believed to have originated from the Portuguese phrase ‘Bom Bahia’, which means ‘Beautiful Bay

Mumbai has always been a trailblazer. India’s first airport, the Juhu Aerodrome, was setup here in 1928; the first 5 star hotel – Taj Mahal Hotel was opened in the city in 1903, the first railway terminal was constructed in South Mumbai and was called Bori Bunder, now the site of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

The first public bus service also commenced in Mumbai, with the establishment of BEST in 1926. The city also had India’s first electric rail system, which is incidentally now an outdated relic from the past.

Any mention of Colaba station, within the city today will be greeted with raised eyebrows. Although long forgotten, Colaba once had its own railway terminus, not just a regular station.