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Q: In 1662 Portugal had gifted which Indian city to the British King Charles II as a part of the dowry of sister of the king of Portugal?
  • A. Bombay
  • B. Daman
  • C. Goa
  • D. Cochin
Correct Answer: Option A - Bombay (Mumbai) is a union of 7 islands which was captured by Portuguese in 1534 from the ruler of Gujarat, Bahadurshah. In 1661 Portuguese had gifted Bombay to the British King Charles II as a part of the marriage settlement between King Charles II and Catherine of Braganza.
A. Bombay (Mumbai) is a union of 7 islands which was captured by Portuguese in 1534 from the ruler of Gujarat, Bahadurshah. In 1661 Portuguese had gifted Bombay to the British King Charles II as a part of the marriage settlement between King Charles II and Catherine of Braganza.

Explanations:

Bombay (Mumbai) is a union of 7 islands which was captured by Portuguese in 1534 from the ruler of Gujarat, Bahadurshah. In 1661 Portuguese had gifted Bombay to the British King Charles II as a part of the marriage settlement between King Charles II and Catherine of Braganza.