His arrival marked a significant moment in world history, opening up a direct sea route from Europe to Asia and bypassing the traditional land routes controlled by Arab and Venetian merchants. This event paved the way for European colonization and trade expansion in the East.
In which year Vasco-da-gama arrived in Kalikat?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2023 · Topic: Advent of European Companies (Arrival of the Portuguese: Vasco da Gama and early settlements)
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