Why was Bombay handed over to the British by the Portuguese? Options: A . &nbspThe Portuguese handed it over to the British after a peace-treaty in Europe B . &nbspThe marriage of Charles II with The Portuguese princes Catherine of Braganza C . &nbspThe defeat of the Spanish Armada by the British in 1588 D . &nbspDue to Portuguese independence from Spain

Why was Bombay handed over to the British by the Portuguese?

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Why was Bombay handed over to the British by the Portuguese?

Options:

A . The Portuguese handed it over to the British after a peace-treaty in Europe

B . The marriage of Charles II with The Portuguese princes Catherine of Braganza

C . The defeat of the Spanish Armada by the British in 1588

D . Due to Portuguese independence from Spain

Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)

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