how did the reach of vasco-da-gama Mark the beginning of European era in India
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Go to Kappakadavu, a small town in Kerala and you will find an easy-to-miss memorial, marking a milestone that changed the history of the Indian subcontinent.
On the 20th of May 1498, after thousands of lives and dozens of ships had been lost - in various attempts to find the sea route to India, Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese adventurer landed here. Vasco, was the first European to ride on the winds - quite literally the South Westerly Monsoons, loop around the coast of Africa and land on Indian soil, through the sea route.
‘Vasco da Gama landed here’ - the memorial marking the moment
‘Vasco da Gama landed here’ - the memorial marking the moment
Vasco Da Gama’s discovery of the sea route to India was significant in establishing a permanent route from Europe to India. This ocean route, gave the Portuguese a strategic advantage, allowing them to avoid the volatile old trade routes that went through the Mediterranean and Arab world. Vasco’s first mover advantage also ensured that Portugal had unopposed monopoly to the precious Indian spices making them the undisputed lords of trade, in Europe for some time.
Vasco da gama ship reached the port of calicut on 22nd May , 1498 in Indian Ocean after the circular route from the cape of good hope in south Africa
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