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How many islands are there in Mumbai and name them?

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The seven islands of Bombay were 16th century Portuguese territories lying off the west coast of India, that were handed over to England under this title as part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza, married to Charles II in 1661. read more

After acquiring them as dowry, Charles II rented the islands to the East India Company in 1668 for 10 pounds of gold a year. By 1845, the islands had been merged into one landmass by means of multiple land reclamation projects. read more

After acquiring them as dowry, Charles II rented the islands to the East India Company in 1668 for £10 a year. By 1845, the islands had been merged into one landmass by means of multiple land reclamation projects. read more

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