The gardens, then called Elphinstone Circle, in the 1870s (Photo: Wikipedia)

A question about Horniman Circle o n Koffee With Karan 9 recently left Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna confused, prompting a cheeky response from the actor before host Karan Johar clarified he meant a landmark in Mumbai’s Fort neighbourhood.

Encircled by colonial-era buildings and steeped in the history of Bombay’s trading economy, this South Mumbai landmark offers a window into the city’s past.

Set amid the bustle of South Mumbai’s financial district, the circular garden and the imposing buildings around it offer a glimpse into how Bombay evolved from a trading port into a major commercial centre.

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From Bombay Green to Horniman Circle

Before it became a landscaped garden, the area was known as Bombay Green—an open space in old Bombay where traders gathered and stored goods, including cotton and opium.…