Multiple choice

The Portuguese reached the village of ____, 8 miles north of Kozhikode in may 1498?

  1. Thrissur

  2. Kappad

  3. Wadakkanchery

  4. Pattalam

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vasco da Gama landed at Kappad beach, near Kozhikode (Calicut), in May 1498, marking the beginning of direct European maritime trade with India.