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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonial cities

Question:

In which year was Bombay given to the British Crown as a part of the dowry of Queen Catherine of Braganza?

Options:

1659

1661

1663

1665

Correct Answer:

1661

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - 1661

In 1661 CE, Portuguese queen Catherine got married to Charles of England. Bombay was given as a dowry to England.