Portuguese Sea Route Discovery to India

Vasco da Gama on his arrival in India in May 1498, bearing the flag used during the first voyage by sea to this part of the world: the arms of Portugal and the Cross of the Order of Christ, sponsors of the expansion movement initiated by Henry the Navigator, are seen. Painting by Ernesto Casanova ©Image Attribution forthcoming. Image belongs to the respective owner(s).

1499 Jan 1

Portuguese Sea Route Discovery to India

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The Portuguese discovery of the sea route to India was the first recorded trip directly from Europe to the Indian subcontinent, via the Cape of Good Hope. Under the command of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, it was undertaken during the reign of King Manuel I in 1495–1499. This effectively destroys Venice's land route monopoly over the Eastern trade.

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Last Updated: Mon Jan 22 2024

Portuguese Sea Route Discovery to India

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