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An explorer, born in Sines, Portugal, Vasco da Gama, led an expedition, which discovered the route to India (1497-99). They landed at Calicut (Kozikode) on the southern coast of India. His
voyages to India opened up the sea route from Western Europe to
the East by the way of Cape of Good Hope and thus ushered in a new
era in world history. |
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| The Portuguese navigator’s body was then taken home to Portugal and buried in a chapel. | |
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