In India, a port, harbor, or landing place for ships; also refers to the embankment or wharf area.
From Hindi 'bandar' (a port or merchant), which comes from Persian 'bandar' (harbor). The term entered English during British colonial rule in India and refers to the established trading ports.
Historic bunders like those in Mumbai and Calcutta were the gateways through which European traders entered India—knowing the word 'bunder' instantly tells you you're reading colonial-era literature!
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