How did Vasco – de – gama reach India and where did he establish his trading centres ?

How did Vasco – de – gama reach India and where did he establish h

1.	How did Vasco – de – gama reach India and where did he establish his trading centres ?
Answer» Vasco – de – gama was the first European to discover the direct sea route from Europe to India. He reached Calicut on 17th May 1498. Here the Hindu ruler Zamorin welcomed him following the tradition of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ and provided him with certain facilities. After staying for around three months, he returned. In 1502 Vasco – de – gama visited India for the second time and established trading centres at Kannanor, Calicut and Kochin.