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The first European people who came in India were
The first European people who came in India were
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The correct option is A The Portguese
The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India. On 20th May 1498, a Portuguese sailor named Vasco da Gama arrived at Calicut, an important seaport of South-West India. He was cordially received by King Zamorin, the local ruler, and was offered certain privileges. Vasco da Gama stayed in India for a period of three months. On his return, he carried with him a rich cargo and sold it in the European market at an enormous price.
The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India. On 20th May 1498, a Portuguese sailor named Vasco da Gama arrived at Calicut, an important seaport of South-West India. He was cordially received by King Zamorin, the local ruler, and was offered certain privileges. Vasco da Gama stayed in India for a period of three months. On his return, he carried with him a rich cargo and sold it in the European market at an enormous price.
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