Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the state of Maharashtra, the most populous city of India, and one of the most populous city in the world with an estimated population of about 13 million (as of 2006). Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the state of Maharashtra, the most populous city of India, and one of the most populous city in the world with an estimated population of about 13 million (as of 2006).  |