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Who among the following were the pioneers in opening oceanic trade with India?
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The correct option is B Portuguese
The Portuguese discovery of the sea route to India was the first recorded trip made directly from Europe to India via the Cape of Good Hope, in the Atlantic Ocean. It was undertaken under the command of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama during the reign of King Manuel I in 1495–1499. Considered to be one of the most remarkable voyages of the Age of Discovery, it consolidated the Portuguese maritime presence over Kerala and the Bengal Sultanate and that country's dominance of global trade routes. Hence, Option A is correct. Amon the rest of the options, the Dutch came to India in 1605, the English came in 1608, and the French came in 1741. Hence, these are incorrect
The Portuguese discovery of the sea route to India was the first recorded trip made directly from Europe to India via the Cape of Good Hope, in the Atlantic Ocean. It was undertaken under the command of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama during the reign of King Manuel I in 1495–1499. Considered to be one of the most remarkable voyages of the Age of Discovery, it consolidated the Portuguese maritime presence over Kerala and the Bengal Sultanate and that country's dominance of global trade routes. Hence, Option A is correct. Amon the rest of the options, the Dutch came to India in 1605, the English came in 1608, and the French came in 1741. Hence, these are incorrect
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