Arrival of Portuguese


 
 
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Arrival of Portuguese

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  • In 1498, the Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama discovered India He landed on the beach of Calicut (Kerala).
  • Vasco da Gama was welcomed by the ruler of Calicut, Jamorin. But Arabs who were already trading opposed it.
  • The second Portuguese traveler after Vasco da Gama was Pedro Albrez Cabal (1500 AD).
  • In 1502 AD, Vasco da Gama came to India for the second time.
  • The Portuguese established the first fortification in Cochin (India) in 1503 AD with the aim of monopolizing the pepper and spice trade of the eastern world.
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    Question : 1

    By what name did Ali Gauhar became the Mughal ruler ?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Second Portuguese who came to India was ________________________

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Vasco da Gama, a resident of portugal was the first citizen who discovered India by sea, when did he reach Calicut ?

    Right Option : D
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