Vasco da Gama's 1498 India Arrival
In the year 1498, the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama embarked on a historic sea voyage.
His expedition aimed to find a direct maritime route from Europe to Asia, seeking access to the lucrative spice trade.
After a long journey sailing around Africa, Vasco da Gama successfully reached the Indian subcontinent.
He landed at Calicut (present-day Kozhikode), situated on the Malabar Coast of India.
This arrival marked the first time Europeans had established a direct sea link with India, significantly impacting global trade and exploration.
Therefore, Vasco da Gama arrived in Calicut, India, in 1498.
Important Questions from Modern India (Pre-Congress Phase)
Who among the following formed the Indian Association in 1876?
1. Surendra Nath Banerjee
2. Anand Mohan Bose
Who was one of the founding members of Poona Sarvajanik Sabha?
Who was the first Chief Justice of India?
Identify the Charter Act that significantly curtailed the East India Company's commercial privileges, ending its monopoly over Indian trade except for tea and trade with China, and concurrently introduced provisions for the promotion of education among the Indian populace and permitted Christian missionaries to operate in British India.
Ilbert Bill, which was introduced by ______, is a controversial measure proposed in 1883.
