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Which of the following did the King of England get from the Portuguese as dowry?

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Madras

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Calcutta

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Machilipatnam

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Bombay

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The correct option is C Bombay
In 1661 Bombay was presented to King Charles II as part of the dowry when he married Princess Catherine of Portugal.

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