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The first explorers from Portugal arrived in Calicut, Kerala in India in 1498 led by the explorer Vasco da Gama in search for new trade routes and the famed Indian spices. The exploration was authorized by the Crown of PortugalLook at Related Links for more Information Old AnswersThe Crown of Portugal in the 15th century.

Vasco da Gama set out to from Portugal with four ships.

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