8 Things You Didn't Know About Mumbai That Will Change Your Perspective
Hello Friends,
I have been in Mumbai for a few days and wanted to type about this city. All the photos in this article are pictures I took while in Mumbai.
Mumbai, the city of dreams and aspirations, is also the city of hustle and bustle. It is a city with a past and a present, and it is a city that never sleeps. The city that is full of color and aromas and where every single street is a story. It is more than just 'Mumbai the city' for many, it is their home, and they have a special attachment to it.
Mumbai is a diverse metropolis with a rich heritage, and it is home to people from different parts of India and beyond. It is also the capital of Maharashtra and is known as the business capital of India.
Here are 8 things you didn’t know about Mumbai but will want to learn about it now.
Mumbai was not always a city of dreams.
The city of dreams was not established until the 18th century. It was initially called 'Mumbay' by the Portuguese and was later known as 'Mumbai'. The name 'Mumbai' is derived from 'Mumba,' the name of a local Hindu goddess.
The area was known to the Arabs as 'Mosbi' and later as 'Mumbarine'. The first reference to the island city of Mumbai can be traced back to the 1296 AD when the fleet of the Chaulukya Raja Talapata visited the island.
Mumbai is a modern cosmopolitan city
Mumbai is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in the world. It is also known as the culinary capital of India. It is a place where people of all religions, castes and creeds live together in harmony.
The city was known as a "Queendom" during the British Raj. It was the richest city in Asia and the Sixth richest city in the world at that time. The city is also known for its rich culture and traditions.
Mumbai is a melting pot of cultures
Mumbai is home to people of diverse cultures and origins. It is a melting pot of cultures where you can find people from all parts of India and beyond.
It is also one of the most diverse cities in the world. You can find people from all parts of the world here, from all walks of life, who have come to make Mumbai their home.
Mumbai is the financial capital of India
Mumbai is the financial capital of India. It is home to the Reserve Bank of India, the country’s monetary authority. The city is also the home of the country’s stock exchanges, like the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the recently-opened, Indian Stock Exchange (ISE).
Mumbai is home to the world’s biggest democracy
Mumbai is the home of the world’s biggest democracy. It is also one of the youngest democracies in the world. The city has a long history of struggle and protests for social justice and democracy. It is one of the most tolerant places in the world, where people of all faiths and creeds live in harmony.
Mumbai is a diverse and colorful city
Mumbai is a melting pot of culture, people and flora and fauna. It is a diverse and colorful city where people come together from all over the world to live and communicate.
The city is also home to animals and plants that are found only in a few other places in the world. The city has more than 20 garden areas which are home to more than 1,200 species of plants.
Mumbai has a rich heritage and is home to many historical sites
Mumbai has a rich heritage and is home to many historical sites dating back thousands of years. Some of the most significant historical sites in Mumbai are:
The Gateway of India – A prime tourist attraction, the Gateway of India is situated at the northern tip of Colaba island and was built in 1934. It is a typical Indo-Saracenic style structure and is one of the most photographed places in the city.
The seventeenth-century Fort St. George was the first European settlement in India. It is situated in the northern part of the Mumbai city.
Mumbai’s Marine Drive – One of the most popular beaches in the city, Marine Drive is located at the southern end of the Mumbai city. It is a regularly visited tourist attraction.
The Elephanta caves are amongst the most significant sites of religious significance in the state of Maharashtra. They are located in the island city of Elephanta.
Conclusion
Mumbai - the city of dreams and aspirations. A place where people come to make their dreams a reality. A place where people come to change their lives. A place where people come to find themselves. A place where people come to lose themselves. Mumbai - a city that is always changing, always moving, always growing. A city that is full of life, full of hope, full of dreams.
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