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Situating Bombay: Colonial Politics, Trade Transformations, and the Making of Urban Space Through the Lens of 18th Century Voyager Alexander Hamilton

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines Bombay’s 18th-century transformation through Alexander Hamilton’s accounts, challenging narratives that attribute its rise solely to geography. Instead, it highlights the role of British colonial policies, maritime trade networks, and indigenous agency in shaping the city’s urban and economic landscape. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the research explores colonial governance, trade monopolies, and infrastructural developments that redefined Bombay as a strategic imperial hub. By critically reassessing Hamilton’s writings alongside economic and visual records, this study offers a nuanced perspective on Bombay’s evolution under colonial rule.

Source: International Journal of Social Science Research and Review

DOI: 10.47814/ijssrr.v8i4.2680

Authors: Drishti Kalra, Namrata Arora

Institutions: University of Delhi, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies

Language: English

Topic: Colonial History and Postcolonial Studies

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $53

OpenAlex ID: W4409785937

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