Bombay was made vulnerable by the rapid growth of the city's commerce, which led to a large influx of workers. In the 1891 census, the population of Bombay was counted to be 820,000.
The rapid growth of Bombay's economy created a situation in which many workers were drawn to the city, resulting in a substantial influx of people. The 1891 census provides evidence of this trend, with a population of 820,000.