What makes a city great? Is it the people or the great history it carries? Not many cities can boast of both. Bombay can. Not a very old city to interest archaeologists but the city, in its four or five centuries of significant existence, has witnessed more activities than the places twenty centuries old. Cities around the world are driven by the energy of its residents but the glorious Bombay drives its citizens through its never ending energy.
Bombay has always been a melting pot of various cultures, languages, tradition and people who come from different places to fulfill their dreams. Migrants are known to be coming to the city from early 17th century . Parsis, Bohras, Gujratis and Marwaris were amongst the early migrants who along with Britishers contributed in creating a culture that indeed is unique to the city. The influence of different cultures can be experienced in art and architecture of the town, noteworthy among them being Indo-Sarcenic and Indo-Gothic. In fact Bombay is home to the second highest number of Art Deco buildings.
In a country where million dreams sprout every day, Bombay gives confidence to turn those dreams into reality. As the city grows at a swift pace, it has been able to maintain its old world charm (though limited to only certain places and areas) which continues to fascinate artists, tourist and inmates alike. Bombay, indeed is the jewel in the crown of India.
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