Question 10. Which of the following statement is not correct: (a) Bombay was given to the British King as Dowry. (b) The British divided cities into Black towns and white towns. (c) Lord Dalhousie officially shifted his council to Shimla. (d) Madras was developed by incorporating many surrounding villages. Answer
The king of England Charles II got Bombay as dowry for marrying Catherine in 1661 AD. According to the marriage treaty of Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza, daughter of King John IV of Portugal on 21 May 1662, placed Bombay in possession of the British Empire. Currently, Bombay is the capital city of Maharashtra. It is also known as the financial capital of India.
