[Solved] Who, among the following Europeans, established their trade and influence in India first?

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Q.	Who, among the following Europeans, established their trade and influence in India first?
A.	British
B.	French
C.	Dutch
D.	Portuguese
Answer» A. British
Explanation: Near the end of the 15th century, Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama became the first European to reestablish direct trade links with India since Roman times by being the first to arrive by circumnavigating Africa (1497- 1499). His subsequent visits laid the foundation of Portuguese rule in India.

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