He has been solely credited with the honour of having discovered the sea-route from Europe to India via the Cape of Good Hope. Vasco da Gama’s name has figured in all history books, whether they relate to World, European,1 Asian or Indian history,2 as a great sailor and adventurer. The fight for freedom began in the 1940s as India inched closer to independence from British rule.
Goa on India’s western coast was freed from Portuguese rule on 19 December 1961, more than four centuries after it was colonised. Da Gama sailed from Lisbon, Portugal, in July 1497, rounded the Cape of Good Hope, and anchored at Malindi on the east coast of Africa. Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama becomes the first European to reach India via the Atlantic Ocean when he arrives at Calicut on the Malabar Coast.
His fleet on the second voyage consisted of 20 armed ships. There is a crater named Vasco da Gama on the Moon. Originally Vasco’s father, Estevao, was going to be given the command of the exploration fleet, but the trip was delayed for many years. What are some fun facts about Vasco da Gama? They headed for Kappad, India near the large city of Calicut. They sailed for 23 days, and on they reached India. He hired a pilot to help him navigate through the Indian Ocean. 
1460, Sines, Portugal-died December 24, 1524, Cochin, India), Portuguese navigator whose voyages to India (1497–99, 1502–03, 1524) opened up the sea route from western Europe to the East by way of the Cape of Good Hope. Vasco da Gama, Portuguese Vasco da Gama, 1er conde da Vidigueira, (born c.
How long did it take da Gama to reach India?. When did Vasco da Gama marry Caterina de Ataide?. When did Vasco da Gama reach the Quelimane River?. Who was Vasco da Gama and what did he do?. What are some fun facts about Vasco da Gama?. The travelogue of Vasco da Gama was the content of ' Os Luciyases' - Who wrote the great literary work? Camoens. (Previous Year PSC Questions: Electician (Water Transport), 2016) ' The Career and legend of Vasco da Gama' is a book written by – Sanjay Subramaniyam. Scurvy occurs due to the lack of – Vitamin C. Age of Exploration – The extensive overseas explorations done by the European nations during the 15th century to the 18th century. The Vasco Da Gama Pillar is located at – Malindi (Kenya). An important seaport of the Western Coast of India is located in Vasco City. An Indian City is named after Vasco da Gama., in which state, it is located – Goa ( Vasco da Gama City / Vasco founded in 1543). Vasco da Gama Bridge spans over which river in Lisbon – Tagus River. Second Portuguese viceroy of India – Afonso de Albuquerque. First Portuguese viceroy to visit India – Francisco de Almeida (1505). The oldest existing European structure in India. Name of the First fort built by Europeans in India – Fort Manuel / Fort Emmanuel / Pallipuram Fort / Aya Fort / Vypin Fort (Kochi, 1507). The First Europeans to build a fort in India – Portuguese. The Portuguese King who was known as the Fortunate (O Venturoso) – Manuel I. First Portuguese seafarer to set sail to India under King Joao II in 1487 but failed to reach his destination – Bartholomew de Diaz (sailed around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa). First European forces to reach India via sea route for trading – Portuguese. Name of the church in Portugal where the body of Vasco da Gama was buried – Jerónimos Monastery/Hieronymites Monastery (Lisbon, Portugal). His remains were transported back to Portugal in – 1539. The first church built in India by the Portuguese – St. Name of the church where Vasco da Gama was buried – St. Vasco da Gama died on – December 24,1524 (Kochi 60 years old died of Malaria). As Portuguese viceroy in India by King John III. Name of the Ship – Santa Catarina do Monte Sinai. Vasco da Gama's third & final Voyage to India was on – September 1524. Vasco da Gama arrived in Kerala for the second time in the year – 1502. During the voyage back to Lisbon in 1499, Vasco da Gama lost 116 of his crew of 170 due to which disease – Scurvy. The year in which Vasco da Gama returned to Lisbon – 1499. Gifts presented by Vasco de Gama before the Zamorin – 4 cloaks of scarlet cloth, 6 hats, 4 branches of corals, a box with seven brass vessels, a chest of sugar, 2 barrels of oil & a cask of honey. The Naval headquarters of Zamorin at the time of arrival of Vasco da Gama – Ponnani. Zamorin at the time of Vasco da Gama's arrival – Manavikraman Raja. King of Portugal at the time of Vasco da Gama's maiden voyage to India – Dom Manuel I.
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