EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 36 MIN
Beginning of Bombay
from Pomodoro Breaks · host Panigrahi Nirma
Step into the high-stakes world of nineteenth-century Bombay, a city forged by the unyielding ambition of three legendary merchant princes. From the Honourable Company’s Shroff to the celebrated Cotton King, Trawadi Arjunji Nathji, Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy, and Premchand Roychand were trailblazing adventurers who revolutionized global trade. Their sagas—spanning opium empires, maritime risks, and spectacular financial crashes—unveil the daring origins of Indian capitalism. Discover how these entrepreneurs navigated a chaotic, rapidly changing world to build extraordinary legacies.
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Step into the high-stakes world of nineteenth-century Bombay, a city forged by the unyielding ambition of three legendary merchant princes. From the Honourable Company’s Shroff to the celebrated Cotton King, Trawadi Arjunji Nathji, Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy, and Premchand Roychand were trailblazing adventurers who revolutionized global trade. Their sagas—spanning opium empires, maritime risks, and spectacular financial crashes—unveil the daring origins of Indian capitalism. Discover how these entrepreneurs navigated a chaotic, rapidly changing world to build extraordinary legacies.
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