Advent of the Europeans
In 1498, Vasco da Gama of Portugal discovered a new and all-sea route from Europe to India. He sailed around Africa via the Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) and reached Calicut. Who received Vasco da Gama at Calicut?
-- King Zamorin of Calicut
Who was the first governor of the Portuguese in India? He is credited with establishing Portuguese hegemony in the Indian Ocean, with his victory at the naval Battle of Diu in 1509.
-- Francis de Almeida
Where did the Portuguese Empire established the first European trading centre?
-- Kollam, Kerala
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