Where was Columbus trying to sail to and why?

Answer 1

Christopher Columbus was trying to sail to Asia, specifically to the Indies, in search of a westward route to access lucrative trade markets for spices, silks, and other valuable goods. He believed that by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, he could reach these riches more directly than the existing routes around Africa. His voyages were motivated by economic interests and the desire to spread Christianity. However, he ultimately stumbled upon the Americas instead.