Which Portuguese sailor discovered the sea-route to India?

Vasco da Gama

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Bartholomeo Diaz

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Solution

The correct option is A Vasco da Gama

Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama discovered a sea route to India in 1497-1498. Actually, an unnamed Indian navigator he hired in Kenya directed the journey from the east coast of Africa to what is now Kozhikode, India.

Suggest Corrections

1. Francisco de Almeida	a. Discovered sea route from Europe to India
2. Vasco da Gama	b. Moved the capital from Cochin to Goa.
3. Nino de Cunha	c. First Portuguese Governor in India