University of Mumbai, University in South Mumbai, India.
The University of Mumbai operates as one of India's oldest higher education institutions, with numerous affiliated colleges spread across Maharashtra serving hundreds of thousands of students annually.
Founded on July 18, 1857, by John Wilson during the British colonial period, the university was originally known as the University of Bombay and marked a major development in India's educational landscape.
The university hosts regular convocations, academic conferences, and cultural events that have brought together prominent figures in Indian history and continue to foster intellectual engagement within the campus community.
Located in South Mumbai and accessible via local train networks and public transportation, the university campus typically operates according to academic schedules with facilities open to authorized visitors and researchers.
The main campus buildings showcase colonial-era architecture with classical façades, standing as both functional academic spaces and historic landmarks that embody over a century and a half of educational tradition.
Location: Maharashtra
Inception: July 18, 1857
Founders: John Wilson
Website: https://mu.ac.in
GPS coordinates: 19.07008,72.85598
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50
Mumbai is India's largest metropolitan area, combining colonial heritage with religious sites and modern cityscape. The architecture ranges from Victorian structures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Bombay High Court to contemporary designs such as the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Religious photography subjects include Hindu temples like Siddhivinayak and Mahalakshmi, Islamic sites like Haji Ali Dargah, Christian churches like Mount Mary and St. Thomas Cathedral, and the Jewish Magen David Synagogue. The Elephanta Caves on a harbor island offer 6th-century rock carvings. Beaches along the Arabian Sea, including Juhu, Versova and the Marine Drive waterfront, provide opportunities for sunset and crowd photography. Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the northern suburbs contains forests, the ancient Kanheri cave temples, and occasional leopard sightings. Markets like Crawford Market and Chor Bazaar capture urban trade activity. Historic neighborhoods like Khotachiwadi preserve 19th-century wooden houses, while locations like Dhobi Ghat document traditional labor practices.
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