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Who was the first European to visit India? ​

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Answered by Waniiqra1234
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The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India. On 20th May 1498, a Portuguese sailor named Vasco da Gama arrived at Calicut, an important seaport of South-West India. He was cordially received by King Zamorin, the local ruler, and was offered certain privileges. Vasco da Gama stayed in India for a period of three months. On his return, he carried with him a rich cargo and sold it in the European market at an enormous price.

Answered by banunaseema627
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Vasco Di Gama & the last European to visit India was king Louis XIV

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