Imperial Designs and Indian Realities: The Planning of Bombay City 1845-1875

This work analyzes the development of Bombay from a small port-town into an important colonial port-city between 1845 and 1875. It graphically captures the drama which went into the making of Bombay, looking behind the actual events to plans, resources, controversies, and opinions. This award-winning book contains 22 rare photographs as well as relevant maps and plans.