The first Europeans to come to India were ........

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Mughal Period

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The first Europeans to come to India were;

British

Dutch

French

Portuguese

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Explanation:

Portuguese

It was the Portuguese who first discovered a direct sea route to India. Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama arrived at Calicut an important seaport located in South-West India on May 20, 1498 AD. King Zamorin, the local rule received him and bestowed on him certain privileges. After staying in India for a period of three months Vasco da Gama returned with a rich cargo which he sold in the European market at an exorbitant price- 60 times the cost of his voyage