The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach India by sea in 1498. Their arrival marked the beginning of European colonial influence, naval dominance, and overseas trade control in the Indian subcontinent. BulletsIn Vasco da Gama reached Calicut on May 20, 1498 via Cape of Good Hope Portuguese India, called Estado da Índia, lasted from
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The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach India by sea in 1498. Their arrival marked the beginning of European colonial influence, naval dominance, and overseas trade control in the Indian subcontinent. BulletsIn Vasco da Gama reached Calicut on May 20, 1498 via Cape of Good Hope Portuguese India, called Estado da Índia, lasted from
