Funded by King Manuel, he led 170 men on four ships and sailed to Calicut, where he met a hostile zamorin. Then, after sailing through hurricanes, he arrived at Mombasa, where he met Muslims, posing as Christians, who infiltrated and ambushed his ships. Finally, he sailed to the friendly Malindi, where Ibu Majid went aboard to help him cross the Indian Ocean. FTP, name thi
Funded by King Manuel, he led 170 men on four ships and sailed to Calicut, where he met a hostile zamorin. Then, after sailing through hurricanes, he arrived at Mombasa, where he met Muslims, posing as Christians, who infiltrated and ambushed his ships. Finally, he sailed to the friendly Malindi, where Ibu Majid went aboard to help him cross the Indian Ocean. FTP, name this man who, on May 23, 1498, became the first European to reach India after rounding the Cape of Good Hope.
Funded by King Manuel, he led 170 men on four ships and sailed to Calicut, where he met a hostile zamorin.
Vasco {da Gama}