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Mention the reasons that inspired the British rulers to import European architectural styles in the construction of buildings in Bombay.

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(i) This style created a familiar atmosphere for the British. As they saw such buildings in European style, they got well known landscape in India. 

(ii) India was alien country for them. So the British felt home like feelings in Bombay. 

(iii) The European style of constructing building was considered as superior by the British so they considered themselves as symbols of power and atrocity. 

(iv) The British convinced that the buildings would so distinguish them from the Indians and wanted to pose as the colonial masters.



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