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The medieval Europeans knew India from ancient reports. India had commercial exchanges with the Greeks and probably before them, also with Egypt and the Middle East empires. The first known European in set a foot in Indian soil was Alexander the great with his army in the IV-th century BC He fought against the king Phoro in the outskirts of the Indo river, becoming later allies. This is the most distant point that Alexander reached. Furthermore he charged his admiral Nearcho to navigate the Indo river.
The Europeans "rediscovered" the India (maybe we must say returned to India) in the XV th Century with the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama's voyage. He sailed around Africa and reached the city of Goa. Odoric of Pordenone (real name Odoric Mattiussi or Mattiuzzi) (c. 1286 -- 14 January 1331), was known to have visited India in around 1321 or 1322
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Is cornbread of medieval fare?
No, corn had not been discovered and brought back to Europe yet.
Did the people in medieval europe eat turkey?
Because it wasn't discovered. Turkey is native to the North American continent, which was not yet discovered. The medieval era was generally restricted to Europe, Middle-East and Asia.
Where did medieval times happen?
Many regions are considered to have had a medieval period. The region most commonly thought of in that regard is Europe, but India and Japan are also considered to have had medieval periods
Did Europe have guns in the medieval ages?
They first discovered gun powder in the 13th century while visiting China.
Was burlap worn in the medieval times?
Burlap was probably available in India during the Middle Ages, but it was not exported from India until the 19th century. I would assume it was not available in medieval Europe.
Who discovered the route to india?
It was vasco da gama who firstly discovered the sea route to india from europe.
What did the caste system in India and the feudal system in medieval western Europe have in common?
they both are boring to learn about
Discovers made by vasco da gama?
he discovered a trade route from Europe to India
Who discovered the sea route Europe to America?
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who discovered the sea route to India from Europe through the Cape of Good Hope.
What was medieval life in Europe was characterized by?
Medieval life in Europe was characterized by?
A share of land in medieval Europe?
a share of land in medieval Europe is called a fief.
What is feudalism medieval Europe?
Feudalism, in medieval Europe, was based on the exchange of land for military service.
