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Title: The Indian empire: history, topography, geology, climate, population, chief cities and provinces; tributary and protected states; military power and resources; religion, education, crime; land tenures; staple products; government, finance, and commerce
Year: 1858 (1850s)
Authors: Martin, Robert Montgomery, 1803?-1868 Roberts, Emma, 1794?-1840
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Publisher: London, New York : The London printing and publishing company, ltd.
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was to embark forCalcutta), on the ground of the unsatisfactory rates of pay, batta, and pension. The localgovernment unwisely yielded to the demands of the men in this instance, and theregiment resumed its march; but after proceeding thirteen miles further, the troopersagain halted, and declared they would not go forth to war against their countrymen.Prompt measures were then taken to put an end to this insubordinate conduct: the menwere unhorsed and disarmed, and sent to do dismounted duty at Arcot; and theirhorses and arms were forthwith shipped to Calcutta, where the accession Avas, at the mo-ment, of great value to the government. BOMBAY. The island, town, and harbour of Bombay, from wliich the presidency has been named,lie off the western shore of the Concan, in the province of Bejapoor; the town occupyingthe south-eastern extremity of the island, and being in lat. 18° 56 N., long. 72° 57 E.Its distance from Calcutta is 1,301 miles south-east; and, from Madras, 774 miles, also
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THE INDIAN EMPIRE ILLUSTRATED. south-east. The small island upon which the capital of the presidency is situated, isabout eight miles in length from north to south, and is three miles broad in its widestpart. Separated from the mainland by an arm of the sea, Bombay forms, with thecontiguous islands of Colaba, or Old Womans Island, Salsette ( Butcliers Island),and Caranja—visible in the annexed engraving—one of the finest harbours in Ilin-doostan. Two derivations have been assigned to the present name of the island—onefrom the Hindoo goddess, Bomba (Devi); the other from the Portuguese, Buon Bahia(a good bay or harbour.) The harbour of Bombay presents one of the most striking and beautiful views thatever delighted the eye of an artist. The splendour and sublimity of its scenery offersuch numberless claims to admiration, that it is considered by many to bear the palmfrom the far-famed Bay of Naples. During the best season of the year the sea issmooth, its undulations resembling ra

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