1
Question
Who was the first Potuguese explorer who arrived in Calicut?
Who was the first Potuguese explorer who arrived in Calicut?
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is A Vasco da Gama
Portuguese Prince Henry the Navigator encouraged his countrymen to explore the unknown regions of the world. Bartholomew Diaz, under the patronage of King John II, reached the southernmost tip of Africa in 1487 CE and ended up opening the sea routes to Asia for other sailors. It was Vasco da Gama who used this discovery to go on to find India. In 1498 CE, he arrived at Calicut and welcomed by its King Zamorin.
Portuguese Prince Henry the Navigator encouraged his countrymen to explore the unknown regions of the world. Bartholomew Diaz, under the patronage of King John II, reached the southernmost tip of Africa in 1487 CE and ended up opening the sea routes to Asia for other sailors. It was Vasco da Gama who used this discovery to go on to find India. In 1498 CE, he arrived at Calicut and welcomed by its King Zamorin.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
