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| − | Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) was a Portuguese explorer who finally reached India by sailing eastward around Africa and up the East African coast between 1497 and 1499, with the help of the powerful monsoon winds. | + | Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) was a Portuguese explorer who finally reached [[India]] by sailing eastward around [[Africa]] and up the East African coast between 1497 and 1499, with the help of the powerful monsoon winds. |
| − | Shortly thereafter, regular trade was established with India under the Portuguese King Manuel, and conflict began with the Muslims over dominance of Indian Ocean trade. | + | Shortly thereafter, regular trade was established with India under the Portuguese King Manuel, and conflict began with the Muslims over dominance of [[Indian Ocean]] trade. |
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Revision as of 05:59, April 22, 2007
Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) was a Portuguese explorer who finally reached India by sailing eastward around Africa and up the East African coast between 1497 and 1499, with the help of the powerful monsoon winds.
Shortly thereafter, regular trade was established with India under the Portuguese King Manuel, and conflict began with the Muslims over dominance of Indian Ocean trade.