Mumbai was given by Portuguese as dowry
to Charles II of England when he married Catherine. The group of seven island
was leased to the East India Company who offered freedom of business and religion
to persons who came and settled here. Initially a few Parsis and Gujarati came
but soon a sizeable population began to thrive here.
This was way back in the 17th century. Today also Mumbai is a city of migrants.
People from all over the country have come and settled here. This gives the
society of Mumbai a multi-lingual and multi-cultural colour.
History of Mumbai:
The Great Indian Peninsular Railway facilitated travel within India. This network
of commerce and communication led to an accumulation of wealth.
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Mumbai : Places to See:
Gateway of India, What could be more appropriate a beginning than the 'entrance'
to the port of Mumbai? The ceremonial arch was built in 1927 to Commemorate
the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in 1911.
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Haji Ali Mosque: This early 18th century
shrine contains the tomb of HAZRATH HAJI ALI, a Muslim Sufi saint. There are
two local legends which claim to trace the hazrath’s antecedents.
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Mumbai Food & Cuisine:
Indian cooking is distinguished by the use of a larger variety of vegetables
than many other well-known cuisines. Within these recognisable similarities,
there is an enormous variety of local styles.
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Mumbai Bollywood:
Cinema is India's great social leveler: from the President right down to the
cobbler, everyone loves a good film. In fact Mumbai boasts the largest movie
industry in the world.
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Hotels & Resorts in Mumbai:
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