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Statewise GK · Q157

Maharashtra GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 157

Q157

Which king of England had been presented with the Mumbai city as a dowry from Portugal

A.
James VI
B.
James II
C.
Charles II
Answer
D.
Henry VIII

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Charles II king of England had been presented with the Mumbai city as a dowry from Portugal. 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.