3.4a - Mumbai's History Flashcards

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Why is it called Mumbai?

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  • It was called Bombay by the British up until 1947

- It changed its name to Mumbai in 1995

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What was its industrial history like?

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In the 19th century Britain imported cotton from Mumbai
Then the British started exporting cotton themselves (19th and 20th century - important factor)
By the late 20th century, its textile factories started to decline, but other industrial and commercial activities took off

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