amchi mumbai - history of Mumbai in pictures
*WHO BUILT BOMBAY ?* ~~~°°~~~°°~~~°°~~~ 🔅 *According to ancient history, a group of 7 (seven) islands comprising Colaba, Mazagaon, Old Woman's Island, Wadala, Mahim, Parel, & Matunga-Sion formed a part of the Kingdom of Ashoka the Great of Magadh, ironically in North India !* 🔅 *The 7 islands of Mumbai passed through many hands - the Sultans of Gujarat, the Portuguese & the British !* 🔅 *Every ruler left behind proof of residence in Mumbai !* 🔅 *The Mauryans left behind the ★Kanheri-Caves (Borivali N-Park), ★Jogeshwari-Caves ★Mahakali-Caves & the caves of "Ghara-puri" island more popularly called.. Elephanta !*l 🔅 *The Sultans of Gujarat built the Dargahs at Mahim & Haji Ali !* 🔅 *The Portuguese built the two Portuguese Churches, one at ★Prabhadevi & the other ★St. Andrews at Bandra !* 🔅 *They also built Forts at Sion, Mahim, Bandra & Bassien (today's Vasai) !* 🔅 *The Portuguese named the group of 7 islands 'Bom Baia', Good Bay ...