From which of the following, East India Company aquired Bombay on a lease on 27 March 1668?
Q. From which of the following, East India Company aquired Bombay on a lease on 27 March 1668?
Answer: Portugal
Notes: In the year 1662, Kings Charles II married the Portuguese princess Catherine. That time Bombay was gifted to Charles II as a dowry by the king of Portugal. Later on 27th March 1668, Bombay was given to the Company for a payment of ten pounds per annum.

 

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