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
- In which of the following places did the English open their 'factory' in 1611 on east coast of India?
- In which year was the British East India Company formed?
The French East India Company's main settlement in India was located at which place?
Where was the capital of the Estado da India located?
Vasco Da Gama reached Kappad near Calicut on which date to establish trade relations with Indian rulers?
Which outcome correctly reflects the impact of the Battle of Wandiwash on European rivalry in India?
- When did Vasco da Gama land in India?
Who led the Portuguese expedition that first landed in Calicut, India, in 1498?
The Dutch lost influence in India mainly due to their defeat by which European power?
Which of the following was a major reason for the arrival of Europeans in India?
Important Questions from Advent of Europeans
Which one of the following provisions wasnotinvolved in the treaty of Shrirangapattana between Tipu Sultan and the British?
In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located?
1. Broach
2. Chicacole
3. Trichinopoly
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
________ was the first European to come to India.
Arrange the following events chronologically starting from the earliest
(A) Royal charter granted to English East India Company
(B) Death of Mughal Emperor Akbar
(C) Portuguese occupation of Goa
(D) Establishment of French East India Company
(E) Establishment of The Dutch East India Company (VOC)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Who led the British on behalf of British East India Company in the Battle of Plassey?
