Parsis emigrated from Persia to the Indian subcontinent about 1,000 years ago, and generally settled in the Indian state of Gujarat. As the British started building Bombay (now Mumbai) into a major port and industrial center around the mid-19th century, many Parsis were drawn to the city. Parsis became one of the most prominent religious groups under the Raj, and through their control of many commercial and industrial houses made enormous contributions to the rise of Mumbai.
Their prominence made both men and women frequent postcard subjects, especially in postcards from the city. |
