Seven islands of Bombay

The list of seven islands that were merged to form the city of Bombay (now called Mumbai).

1. Bombay
2. Colaba
3. Little Colaba or Old Woman's Island
4. Mahim
5. Mazagaon
6. Parel
7. Worli

The nearby islands of Trombay and Salcette were also merged to form the surburban Greater Bombay.

The few surviving islands today are:

• Gharapuri Island (Elephanta Caves)
• Butcher Island
• Middle Ground Coastal Battery
• Oyster Rock
• East Ground