What the Company had come into possession were seven islands, named Bombay, Mazagaon, Parel, Worli, Mahim, Little Colaba or the Old Woman's Island, and Colaba. The landscape of these islands varied from low hills, tidal flats, mangrove forests, and salt pans.
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.
By 1845, the islands had been merged into one landmass by means of multiple land reclamation projects. The resulting island of Bombay was later merged with the nearby islands of Trombay and Salsette, which lay to its northeast and north, respectively, to form Greater Bombay.
The seven islands of Mumbai are: Isle of Bombay, Mazagaon, Parel, Worli, Mahim, Little Colaba or the Old Woman's Island, and Colaba. Once in the hands of the British Crown, the islands were transferred to the East India Company.
What are the 7 islands according to Hindu mythology?
The Brahma Purana describes the sapta-dvīpa as such: O brahmins, there are seven continents viz—Jambū, Plakṣa, Śālmala, Kuśa, Krauñca, Śāka and Puṣkara. These are encircled by seven oceans, the briny ocean, sea of the sugarcane juice, wine, ghee, curds, milk and sweet water. The Jambūdvīpa is situated in the middle.
Indonesia makes another appearance with Sumatra (443,066 km²) in sixth place. Honshu (227,898 km²), the main island of Japan, comes in seventh. The island of Great Britain (209,331 km²), comprising England, Scotland, and Wales, holds the ninth spot.
1995 – Bombay renamed Mumbai: The Maharashtra government officially changed the name from “Bombay” to “Mumbai” on 4 March 1995. The name Mumbai was chosen to honor Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the Koli community, the city's original inhabitants.
Almost every Indian language and many foreign languages are spoken in Mumbai. Marathi, the state language, is the dominant Indian language, followed by Gujarati, Hindi, and Bengali (Bangla).
On 11 May 1661, the marriage treaty of Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza, daughter of King John IV of Portugal, placed Bombay in the possession of the British Empire, as part of Catherine's dowry to Charles, along with the North African city of Tangier.
Professor Joefe Santarita, dean of the University of the Philippines Asian Center and an expert on Indian Studies, said scholars believe the term "Bumbay" came from Bombay (or Mumbai), the place of departure of most Punjabis and Sikhs who have migrated to the Philippines.
Other noted street foods in Mumbai include Dabeli, panipuri, bhelpuri, sevpuri, dahipuri, sandwiches, ragda-pattice, pav bhaji, Chinese bhel, Khaman, Dhokla, idlis, and dosas, all of which are vegetarian. In terms of non-vegetarian offerings, omelette-pav, kebabs, and fish are found on Mumbai streets.
In May 1661, as per the marriage alliance between Charles II of England and Catharine of Braganza, the Portuguese king's daughter, Bombay was given to the English as dowry.
Salsette Island, located on the Western Coast of India, is renowned for being a densely populated haven that is home to the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, Thane, and Mira-Bhayandar. It is one of the most populous islands in the world, accommodating around 15.1 million residents across its compact 619 square kilometers.
The city of Mumbai is majorly known for its seafronts but many people aren't aware that Mumbai also has four major rivers. Daiser, Meethi, Oshiwara, Oisar which today are clear rivers only near their origin and downstreams they are majorly considered as Nala.
The most popular way to say hello in Hindi is namaste (नमस्ते), which means “I bow to you.” When you use this greeting, you're acknowledging something special in the person you're meeting. People typically join their palms together in front of their chest and slightly bow their head while saying it.
Mumbai (/mʊmˈbaɪ/ muum-BY; Marathi: Mumbaī, pronounced [ˈmumbəi]), also known as Bombay (/bɒmˈbeɪ/ bom-BAY; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Mumbai is leading the chart. The financial capital of India, with a projected GDP of around INR 25.73 lakh crore in 2025, is the country's main economic hub. The city is home to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and some major corporate headquarters. It is also Bollywood's home.
The Philippines is home to over 7,000 islands. If you spent one day on each island, it would take approximately 21 years to visit them all, considering that there are around 7,641 islands in total, depending on tides and definitions.
🌟 So on the weekend of Canada day, we had the most incredible time cruising through the breathtaking 30,000 Islands of Parry Sound. 🚤🌲 The 30,000 Islands get their name because this stunning archipelago actually consists of over 30,000 individual islands and islets.
