Bombay Presidency

Presidency of Bombay

Presidency of British India (1661-1947)

Location: West India

Capital City: Bombay

Government type: Territory administered by East India Company (1661-1858), Province of Indian Empire (1858-1947)

Main languages: English, Marathi, Gujarati, Konkani, Bhili, Kananda

Main religions: Hinduism

Chronology

1661: Presidency founded after Portugal cedes Bombay to England

1858: Company rule ends

1947: Province of independent India

Currency

Rupee (1672-1835)

1 Rupee = 16 Annas = 64 Paise = 192 Pies

Coins from Bombay in the collection

•1 Pice, 1802-1829 (Kings George III and IV (1760-1830), copper, KM#198)

•1/4 Anna, 1830 (King George IV (1720-1830), copper, Bombay mint, KM#231)