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The islands are given up to the British East India Company as part of Catherine of Braganza's dowry to Charles II of EnglandThe Hornby Vellard project commences, leading to the unification of the seven islandsHornby Vellard project completedMumbai develops into a major trading port, particularly for cottonSignificant infrastructure development, including railwaysMumbai becomes a center for the Indian independance movementIndia gains independance; Mumbai is incorporated into Bombay StateLarge scale migration begins, increasing population growthMaharashtra state is formed, Mumbai is the capitalDiversification of te economy, growth in manufacturing and the service sector.Beginnings of the IT sector growthThe city's name officially changed from Bombay to MumbaiBandra-Worli Sea Link openedNavi Mumbai express openedContinued challenges with urban sprawl and housing
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