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Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, popularly pronounced as Gateway of India, is the fastest moving, most affluent and industrialised city in India. Mumbai is part of India's beautiful west coast, that runs down from Gujarat, through Mumbai to Goa, Karnataka and Kerala. The city has a natural harbour, which was developed by the British. It is one of the most busy ports of India. Mumbai is home to people of all Indian creeds and cultures. It is a fascinating city, throbbing with life.
The enigmatic city of Mumbai was a cluster of seven islands of Koli fishermen who lived on the shores of the Arabian Sea and worshipped Mumbadevi. Hence, the place got the name Mumbai. 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. In the 18th century Mumbai grew rapidly and it also became one of the leading centers for the activists in the freedom struggle. Britishers played their role by shifting the presidency from Surat to Bombay, the former name of Mumbai.
Also, the first railway line on which train moved was laid between Bombay and Thane. Bombay played a formative role in shaping the freedom struggle. It hosted the first Indian National Congress and was also a venue for the declaration of 'Quit India' by Gandhiji. Today Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. Bombay was re-named as Mumbai in 1996.
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Hotels in Mumbai
Deluxe Hotels -
Centaur Hotel Juhu Beach
Taj President
The Leela Kempinski
The Taj Mahal Mumbai
First Class Hotels -
Holiday Inn Bombay
Ramada Palm Grove
Sun-n-Sand
Hotel Marine Plaza
Four Star Hotels -
Hotel Bawa International
Kohinoor Continental
The Ambassador
Ritz Hotel
Budget Hotels -
Grand Hotel
Hotel Ajanta
Hotel Kings International
Hotel Ramee International
