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Who was the first European explorer to reach India by sea?

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Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who, in 1498, became the first European to reach India by sea, establishing a crucial maritime route. His voyages during the Age of Exploration had a profound impact on global trade and the Renaissance.
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Who was the first European explorer to reach India by sea?

  • Christopher Columbus
  • Ferdinand Magellan
  • Marco Polo
  • Vasco da Gama
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