When did Vasco De Gama come to India?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On : 12 Jan 2019 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 1498.

Key Points

Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who was the first European to reach India by sea.
He arrived in Calicut (now Kozhikode), India, on May 20, 1498.
His voyage was significant because it opened up the sea route from Europe to Asia, allowing for direct trade.
This journey marked the beginning of the European colonial period in Asia.
Vasco da Gama's discovery established a maritime route that connected the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
His expedition was sponsored by the Portuguese king, King Manuel I.
Vasco da Gama's successful voyage paved the way for the Portuguese to establish a long-lasting colonial empire in Asia.