The team behind Bombay Heritage Walks station a time machine on the steps of the grand Asiatic Library to transport you to 1661, zipping through 348 years in just a little over 2 hours. Ready for a ride?

It seems, the wedding of a daughter is as much cause for worry to a king as to a pauper. The only differenceu00a0- the King of Portugal had seven islands that made up Bombay, to give away as dowry to get his daughter, Catherine of Braganza, married to King Charles II. Rumour has it that she was so ugly, the Portuguese felt they had to pacify Charles by gifting him the port city we live in.

This funny and salacious anecdote that marks the beginning of the making of Bombay kick-started our early morning heritage walk on a muggy October morning. From the grand white Asiatic Society, we treaded through Horniman Circle, walked past St Thomas Cathedral, the Mumbai University and finally ended feasting our eyes on the green expanse that is the Oval Maidan.

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The heritage walk commences at the Asiatic Library steps	Followed by a leisurely stroll around Horniman circle Read Next Story So you think you can dance› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT