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Line 1: − '''Vasco da Gama''' (1460-1524) was a [[Portuguese]] explorer who finally ([[Barthelomew Diaz]] had attempted ten years earlier) reached [[India]] by sailing eastward around [[Africa]] and up the East African coast between 1497 and 1499, with the help of the powerful monsoon winds. + − +
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Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) was a Portuguese explorer who finally reached [[India]] by sailing eastward around [[Africa]] and up the East African coast between 1497 and 1499, with the help of the powerful monsoon winds.
Shortly thereafter, regular trade was established with India under the Portuguese [[King Manuel]], and conflict began with the [[Muslims]] over dominance of [[Indian Ocean]] trade.
Shortly thereafter, regular trade was established with India under the Portuguese King Manuel, and conflict began with the Muslims over dominance of [[Indian Ocean]] trade.
[[category:explorers]]
[[category:explorers]]