Mapping Bombay's metamorphosis from imperial fort city to modern megapolis
- Posted on April 4, 2026
- By BBC News
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In brief
Discover how Bombay transformed from a fortified colonial trading post into one of the world's most dynamic metropolitan centers. Through an innovative exhibition featuring historical paintings, archival photographs, and vintage prints, visitors can trace the city's remarkable urban evolution across centuries. This visual journey reveals the architectural, cultural, and social changes that shaped modern Mumbai, showcasing the intersection of imperial heritage and contemporary development.
Mapping Bombay's metamorphosis from imperial fort city to modern megapolis
A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.
