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When did the Portuguese transfer the Mumbai port to the British?
When did the Portuguese transfer the Mumbai port to the British?
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The correct option is D 1661
The Mumbai port has a long history. Its growth has direct links to its viability as a trading centre. It was transferred to the British by the Portuguese in 1661. Though several ports have been constructed to ease pressure on this port, it still handles a significant part of India’s maritime trade.
The Mumbai port has a long history. Its growth has direct links to its viability as a trading centre. It was transferred to the British by the Portuguese in 1661. Though several ports have been constructed to ease pressure on this port, it still handles a significant part of India’s maritime trade.
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