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When was the sea route to India from Europe blocked?
When was the sea route to India from Europe blocked?
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The correct option is D 1453 CE
In 1453 CE, the Roman empire fell to the Ottoman Turks who had already established themselves in present day Turkey. Rome's capital, Constantinople was captured by the Muslim Turks. They blocked the sea trade route to India for the Christian Europeans.
In 1453 CE, the Roman empire fell to the Ottoman Turks who had already established themselves in present day Turkey. Rome's capital, Constantinople was captured by the Muslim Turks. They blocked the sea trade route to India for the Christian Europeans.
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