INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On 20th May 1498, two years after he set sail from Lisbon, Portugal, Vasco da Gama arrived on the Western sea coast of India at Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala. This was the first time that a European had arrived in India via the sea. Thus, da Gama is credited with the discovery of the sea route to India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vasco da Gama was the first Portuguese sailor who reached India. He reached at Calicut in 1498.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vasco-da-Gama was a very successful Portuguese sailor. He is credited for the discovery of the sea route to India from Europe. In 1497, King Manuel I sent a Portuguese expedition to India under Vasco-da-Gama in search of a maritime route from Western Europe to the East.

Detailed explanation-4: -Zamorin was the king who ruled Calicut. He cordially invited Vasco Da Gama to Calicut. Q. Which ruler of Calicut welcomed Vasco da Gama?

Detailed explanation-5: -Vasco da Gama was sent by the King of Portugal Dom Manuel I and landed in Calicut at Kappad in 17 May 1498.