Uncovering Urban Legacies: Tracing the Sindhi and Parsi Heritage of Bombay

An Avid Learning event at Durbar Hall, Asiatic Society of Mumbai on Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023

Mumbai’s diverse urban fabric is built on the cultures and lifestyles of communities that call it their home. The communal diversity can be traced back to the 17th century which saw a flock of traders and merchants landing on the shores. In the sixth edition of Uncovering Urban Legacies, our eminent speakers explored the rich heritage of the Sindhi and Parsi communities to understand their indelible legacy on the city and its surroundings. They traversed through Bombay’s historical, geographical, and sociocultural influences while illuminating the lesser-known ones, pivotally shaping the city. Come and be a part of this fascinating journey to discover and re-discover the stories of not one but two communities that embraced and enriched Bombay. Biographer and Oral Historian, Saaz Aggarwal Assistant Professor of History, S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Dinyar Patel in conversation Author & Bombay History Fellow at Gateway House, Sifra Lentin