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Shanghai, the eighth largest city of the world is also the largest city in China. An idea about the history of Shanghai will make your tour in Shanghai all the more vivid and enjoyable. History of Shanghai dates back to the 10 th century. The city of Shanghai was founded in this century. In the 11 th century, it was basically a fishing village. Gradually it developed to be a small market town with about 12000 families. In the year 1127, Kaifeng was captured. This resulted in the influx of refugees into Shanghai. The population of Shanghai increased to be 250000. Around the 13 th century, Shanghai emerged as one of the major cotton producer and manufacturer in the country. As a result, Shanghai and the neighboring areas became the wealthiest region. The city of Shanghai grew to be the largest in China around 1800 A.D. the economy of Shanghai touched its heights in the early parts of the 19 th century. With developments in the foreign trade relations, the French, British and Americans started residing in exclusive territorial zones in Shanghai. Inevitably, the exerted much western influence over the local culture and lifestyle. But after the Communists came to power, the scenario changed a lot. The Sino-Japanese War in 1894-95 enabled Japan to come in power and take control of Shanghai. After Shanghai came out of the Japanese subjugation, the Nationalist Chinese government took over the control of the city.
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