Discovery of India's Sea Route
The explorer credited with discovering the sea route to India is Vasco da Gama.
Vasco da Gama's Achievement
In 1498, Vasco da Gama, sailing for Portugal, successfully navigated a sea route from Europe to India by rounding the southern tip of Africa. His arrival in Calicut marked a significant milestone, opening direct maritime trade between Europe and Asia.
Context of Other Options
- Christopher Columbus aimed to reach the East Indies by sailing west and instead reached the Americas in 1492.
- Ibn Battuta was a 14th-century Moroccan scholar and traveler who explored widely but did not discover the sea route to India.
- Hsuan Tsang was a Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled to India in the 7th century, primarily using land routes for religious study.
Vasco da Gama's successful voyage established the direct sea connection that profoundly impacted global trade and history.
Similar Questions
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The French East India Company's main settlement in India was located at which place?
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Which of the following was a major reason for the arrival of Europeans in India?
Important Questions from Advent of Europeans
At which one of the following places did the Danes establish their settlement in India?
Which one of the following European explorer conquered Mexico?
Where in South India did the British East India Company construct a trading post in 1639?
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Dutch East India Company was formed after the formation of the British East India Company.
2. Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Where did the French East India Company first establish its factory in India?
