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* Originally a group of seven islands ruled by various indigenous dynasties and the Portuguese | * Originally a group of seven islands ruled by various indigenous dynasties and the Portuguese | ||
* Transferred to the British through the dowry of Catherine of Braganza in 1661 | * Transferred to the British through the dowry of Catherine of Braganza in 1661 | ||
* Became an important port city and the commercial center during British India | * Became an important port city and the commercial center during British India | ||
* Renamed from Bombay to Mumbai in 1995 to reflect Marathi heritage | * Renamed from Bombay to Mumbai in 1995 to reflect Marathi heritage | ||