UPSC Principle and Vice Principle GK/GS History of India Part - 2

Which European trading power was the first to establish a direct sea route to India and establish a factory at Calicut i...

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
Which European trading power was the first to establish a direct sea route to India and establish a factory at Calicut in 1500?
Options
A. The Portuguese
B. The Dutch East India Company
C. The English East India Company
D. The French East India Company
Explanation
The Portuguese officer was required to maintain for state service. Portugal was the first European maritime power to discover a direct sea route to India when Vasco
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