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The Island of Bombay was given to the English Prince Charles II as dowry by the ________.
The Island of Bombay was given to the English Prince Charles II as dowry by the ________.
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The correct option is C Portuguese
In 1661, King Charles II of England married Catherine of Braganza. As a
marriage treaty the King was given a huge dowry by the Portuguese. As a
part of that dowry, Portugal handed over the city of Bombay and Tangiers
to Charles II on 3rd July 1661.
In 1661, King Charles II of England married Catherine of Braganza. As a marriage treaty the King was given a huge dowry by the Portuguese. As a part of that dowry, Portugal handed over the city of Bombay and Tangiers to Charles II on 3rd July 1661.
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