After India's independence in 1947, the territory of the Bombay Presidency was restructured into Bombay State. The area of Bombay State increased after several erstwhile princely states that joined …

Jun 13, 2025 · How and when did Bombay become Mumbai? We explain the city's name change in one minute.

4 days ago · Mumbai, formerly Bombay, is a major city on the Arabian Sea, the capital of Maharashtra, and is a center of India’s financial, commercial, and film industries.

Feb 14, 2025 · Mumbai, formerly Bombay, is big. It’s full of dreamers and hard laborers, starlets and gangsters, fisherfolk and crorepatis (millionaires), and lots and lots of people. It has India’s most …

Sep 5, 2025 · Explore Mumbai (Bombay) landmarks. From historic sites to modern marvels, discover the top 10 attractions to visit in this vibrant city.

Developed by the British in the eighteenth century, Bombay (as it was previously called) literally meant "A Good Bay." The city has a tangible sense of vibrancy with the hustle and bustle that...

Mumbai (Marathi and Hindi: मुंबई Mumbaī), earlier known as Bombay, is the largest city in India and the capital of the state Maharashtra. A cosmopolitan metropolis, Mumbai was built on seven islands …

Aug 21, 2025 · Mumbai, or Bombay, is India's city of dreams but also a city of contrasts. I love this endlessly fascinating city, here's 21 top things to do in Mumbai

Nov 2, 2014 · After our tour through Nepal, Bhutan, and northeast India, we were all ready for another big city. Mumbai, known as Bombay until 1996, is one of the world’s largest cities by population. This …

Explore the iconic Gateway of India, vibrant street food, Bollywood culture, heritage sites and beaches in our Mumbai (Bombay) travel guide. Get expert tips.