The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India, with Vasco da Gama landing in Calicut on May 20, 1498. They ruled parts of India from 1505 until December 1961, establishing control through naval power, trade, and fortified settlements. Their influence marked the start of the European era in India. BulletsIn Vasco da Gama
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The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India, with Vasco da Gama landing in Calicut on May 20, 1498. They ruled parts of India from 1505 until December 1961, establishing control through naval power, trade, and fortified settlements. Their influence marked the start of the European era in India. BulletsIn Vasco da Gama
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