Making the market empress-ive again - stock photo

Empress Market was constructed between 1884 and 1889 and was named to commemorate Queen Victoria, Empress of India. The market was constructed at a site that was clearly visible from a great distance. The site of the market had historical significance as well, as it was situated on the grounds where a number of native sepoys (infantry soldiers in Mughal Empire) were executed after the Indian Uprising of 1857. The foundation stone of Empress Market was laid by then governor of Bombay James Ferguson in 1884. It was designed by architect James Strachan), the foundations were completed by English firm AJ Attfield and the building was constructed by local firm Mahoomed Niwan and Dulloo Khejoo.