Introduction
In of 1896 had to leave the population of Bombay had to leave the city due to the spread of the plague. Here we are looking at migration patterns and government responses at the time of this plague.
Map of Bombay Presidency
A map of western India and the Bombay Presidency, depicting the severity of cases in different areas during Bombay Plague in 1896. | Source:
NLS No.(21)
(Click on image to enlarge it)Newspaper
A newspaper clipping showing the response of Hindu fishermen along the Bombay coast, praying for the plague to be averted, through offerings of milk and food. | Source:
Library of Congress (1897)
(Click on image to enlarge it)Segregation Camp
People Leaving
Affluent families forced to leave during the plague. | Source:
Wellcome collection
(Click on image to enlarge it)Census
THE CENSUS OF 1891: Final totals of population in the Bombay presidency statement of population according to the final totals of the 1891 census Bombay presidency. | Source: Oct 21, 1891. The Times of India pg. 4
Plague Increasing
Plague Increasing in Bombay | Source: Dec 29, 1896. The Times of India pg. 4
