Who was the first European explorer to reach India by sea?
Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
John Cabot
Answer
Vasco da Gama was the first European explorer to reach India by sea, arriving in Calicut (now Kozhikode) in 1498. His voyage opened up a direct sea route from Europe to Asia, allowing Portugal to establish a trade network across the Indian Ocean.
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