During most of the 1930s, 1940s, and the 1950s the area was an important commercial center.
The town is now an important industrial center with a population of about half million.
In the 20th century it became an important industrial center.
By the end of the period it was the most important financial center in the world.
The town is an important local center of industry and services.
The town was an important center during the British rule.
It is an important industrial center, with a population of 50,000.
The city had all along been an important commercial and trading center.
Built in 1880, and since then has remained an important center of town activities.
Also it is the important center of education and commercial activities in the region.
