Author: Masselos Jim
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2007
Pages: 414
ISBN: 019567929-6
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Struggle of Bombay
Classification: 320
Shelf: C5R2
Accession No: B688
Contents: Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: The City in a Time of Empire Part II: The City in a Time of Empire Part III: The City in the Time of Independence Bibliography Index
Abstract: This book examines Bombay’s transformation from a colonial stronghold to a key player in India’s independence movement. Divided into three parts, it explores the city’s role under British imperial rule, highlighting its economic and political significance. The study then focuses on Bombay’s social and political struggles as it sought autonomy amid rising nationalist movements. By situating local events within broader imperial and postcolonial contexts, the work reveals the complex power dynamics shaping the city’s evolution. Supported by extensive archival research, this study offers valuable insights into Bombay’s critical role in the making of modern India.