The Portuguese under the leadership of Vasco da Gama in $1498$ first landed at ______.

Cochin

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Calicut

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Quilon

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Pulicut

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Solution

The correct option is B Calicut
The fleet of Portuguese under the leadership of Vasco da Gama landed Calicut, in 1498. There the King of Calicut, the Samudiri received them with traditional hospitality and a grand procession.

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