East India Company takes over Bombay
- When
- 1668
- Where
- Bombay islands
- Episodes
- 1
In 1668, the English Crown leased the Bombay islands to the East India Company for an annual rent of £10. This transfer followed the islands' cession to the British Crown in 1661 as part of Catherine of Braganza's dowry.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The East India Company was an English joint-stock company founded in 1600 for Indian Ocean trade. The Bombay islands were ceded to the Portuguese in 1535 and later transferred to the British Crown in 1661 as part of Catherine of Braganza's dowry.
The 1668 Lease. Under the Royal Charter of 27 March 1668, the English Crown formally leased the islands to the East India Company. The agreement specified an annual rent of £10, establishing the company's administrative control over the territory.
People involved
- East India Company · Lessee and administrator
- English Crown · Lessor and sovereign authority
Sources
- Mumbai Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
- East India Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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