At which place did Vasco da Gama reach India?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Calicut
Vasco da Gama reached Calicut, known today as Kozhikode, on the Malabar Coast in 1498. Calicut was an important port connected to Indian Ocean trade. Surat, Madras and Bombay became important ports in later contexts, but they were not the place of his first arrival. Therefore, option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Calicut
Why is this the correct answer?
Vasco da Gama reached Calicut, known today as Kozhikode, on the Malabar Coast in 1498. Calicut was an important port connected to Indian Ocean trade. Surat, Madras and Bombay became important ports in later contexts, but they were not the place of his first arrival. Therefore, option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 History question. Chapter: Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives. Topic: Colonial rule in rural India.
