Princess Street is a road in south
Mumbai
Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the secon ...
, India. The official name of this road is
Samaldas Gandhi Marg, named after the
Indian freedom fighter who had led the ''Arzi Hukumat'' (Temporary Government) of the erstwhile princely state of
Junagadh in 1947. The road links the
Marine Drive flyover with
Crawford Market
Crawford Market (officially Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai) is one of South Mumbai's most famous markets. The building was completed in 1869, and donated to the city by Cowasji Jehangir. Originally named after Arthur Crawford, the first Munici ...
, and is known for its shops selling chemicals, medicines and medical equipment.
It serves the busy
Marine Lines railway station as well as the adjoining localities of
Thakurdwar and
Bhuleshwar
Bhuleshwar (Old spelling Bholeśvar) is a neighbourhood in Mumbai. It is situated in South Mumbai and to the north of the Fort area. It is known for being home to over 100 temples including Mumba Devi Temple of Mumbai, the patron goddess of the ...
to its north and
Dhobitalao
Dhobitalao (धोबीतलाव, "Washerman's Lake") is a neighborhood in the city of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) in India. Located in the South Mumbai area at an elevation of 11 m (31 ft), it used to be a location where linen was was ...
to its south.
References
Neighbourhoods in Mumbai
Streets in Mumbai
Retail markets in Mumbai
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