34K views · 1.3K reactions | Vasco Da Gama was a Portuguese explorer and navigator whose maiden voyage to India opened up the sea routes from western Europe to the East and led to an age of global imperialism. Know more about him through this video! #Unacademy #Education | Unacademy | Facebook

Vasco da Gama: Discovering India & Global Imperialism Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer whose voyages in the late 15th century were pivotal in establishing a sea route to India, thereby opening up new avenues for global trade and imperialism. In 1497, he embarked on a historic journey from Lisbon, navigating around Africa's Cape of Good Hope and reaching the Indian subcontinent, specifically Calicut. This landmark expedition marked the beginning of Europe's maritime dominance in the Indian