As this species has been obtained in Surat and the Punjab, it is believed to be the northern type.
In 1803 the Bombay presidency included only Salsette, the islands of the harbour (since 1774), Surat and Bankot (since 1756); but between this date and 1827 the framework of the presidency took its present shape.
Captain Hawkins landed at Surat and travelled overland to Agra, passing some time at the court of the Great Mogul.
Silk goods are manufactured in Ahmedabad, Surat, Yeola, Nasik, Thana and Bombay, the material being often decorated with printed or woven designs; but owing to the competition of European goods most branches of the industry are declining.
Ahmedabad and Surat are famous for their carved wood-work.