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Pune: In 1730, Pune became the capital of the Marathas of the Maratha Empire.At this time Maratha Empire was at its peak, and became the only non-mughal capital. Munger: Mir Qasim Ali, the Nawab of Bengal (from 1760 to 1764). In 1763, Quasim shifted his capital from Murshidabad to Munger.
In 1919, the Amritsar Massacre led to widespread protests, and in 1942, the Quit India Movement was launched in Mumbai, calling for India’s immediate independence from British rule. After India gained independence in 1947, Mumbai continued to grow and develop, becoming the financial and cultural capital of the country.
The city became a strong base for the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century, it was the centre of the Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919 and Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946. After India's independence in 1947, the territory of Bombay Presidency retained by India was restructured into Bombay State. The area of Bombay State ...
Feb 1, 2024 · Mumbai is the hub of the Bollywood industry, attracting thousands of migrants from all over the country. Today, being the Financial, Commercial and Entertainment capital of India, Mumbai alone contributes to more than 5% of the total GDP and 25% of Industrial output. Inhabiting a population of around 21 million people, it is the second-most ...
New Delhi is the largest commercial city in northern India. It has an estimated net State Domestic Product (FY 2010) of ₹1,595 billion (US$20 billion) in nominal terms and ~ ₹6,800 billion (US$85 billion) in PPP terms. [95] As of 2013, the per capita income of Delhi was Rs. 230000, second highest in India after Goa.
Mar 27, 2024 · In Asia, Mumbai — India’s financial capital — moved ahead with 92 billionaires, according to Hurun. Following close behind are Beijing (91) and Shanghai (87). More from CNBC
Today, being the commercial, Financial, and Entertainment capital of India, Mumbai standalone provides 5% of India’s GDP and a maximum of 25% of Industrial output. The city is an accommodation of approx 12.5 million people after Delhi.
