This route, by bypassing Muslim and Venetian intermediaries in the spice trade, inaugurated Portugal's maritime empire and Europe's age of global maritime commerce.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Vasco da Gama Reaches India?
- In 1498, the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama became the first European to reach India (Calicut) by sea, rounding the southern tip of Africa (the Cape of Good Hope).
- When did Vasco da Gama Reaches India happen?
- 1498 CE