Chor Bazaar historical timeline

The market's documentary history is thinner than its legends, so the chronology stays deliberately broad.

Chronology

1. British colonial period A second-hand market develops in the dense trading districts north of the Fort area.
2. 20th century Mutton Street becomes associated with used household objects, repair trades, furniture and film memorabilia.
3. Late 20th–early 21st century Guidebooks and popular culture make the bazaar a visitor destination while it continues serving buyers seeking parts and reusable goods.
4. Present day Redevelopment around Bhendi Bazaar changes the surrounding streets, but independent second-hand shops continue the market identity.

Popular etymologies remain stories rather than settled facts; the page does not turn them into dated events.

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