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Travel: How Bombay came of age

<p>Stroll past Ballard Estate's wide, tree-lined streets to marvel at its architecture and learn about a port city that sat at the centre of the international sea-trading map</p>

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The Port Trust War Memorial commemorates employees of the Bombay Port Trust who fell during World War I, as well as the Trust’s contribution to the British war effort. Pic/Pradeep DhivarThe Port Trust War Memorial commemorates employees of the Bombay Port Trust who fell during World War I, as well as the Trust’s contribution to the British war effort. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar

Did you know that Ballard Estate, which was constructed in the early 20th century to be a premier business district, demonstrated Bombay's entry into a modern age, when it was placed firmly on the centre of the world sea trade map? Several factors played a part in making this happen, and paint the full picture, The Inheritage Project founder Alisha Sadikot will lead a walk through this historic neighbourhood on Sunday.

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