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Revolt of
Revolt of
1857
1857
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Revolt of
Revolt of
1857
1857
I n t r o d u c t i o n
India has longstanding trade ties with Europe dating back to
ancient times, with trade routes established during the Middle
Ages. Europeans sought Indian spices like pepper and cardamom
due to high demand. Indian clothes, skilled labor, and handicrafts
were also popular in Europe. Arab merchants facilitated spice
trade between India and Europe. Control of trade routes by the
Turks in 1453 prompted Europeans to seek new routes to India.
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Revolt of
Revolt of
1857
1857
I n t r o d u c t i o n
India has longstanding trade ties with Europe dating back to
ancient times, with trade routes established during the Middle
Ages. Europeans sought Indian spices like pepper and cardamom
due to high demand. Indian clothes, skilled labor, and handicrafts
were also popular in Europe. Arab merchants facilitated spice
trade between India and Europe. Control of trade routes by the
Turks in 1453 prompted Europeans to seek new routes to India.
THE ADVENT OF
EUROPEANS
In 1498, Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese
explorer, unveiled a new sea route to
India through the Cape of Good Hope.
Utilizing this route, the Portuguese
reached Calicut and initiated trading
activities. Calicut, known for its spice
production, granted Vasco da Gama
permission to engage in trade with
India. Subsequently, the Portuguese
secured exclusive trade rights. 
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Revolt of
Revolt of
1857
1857
I n t r o d u c t i o n
India has longstanding trade ties with Europe dating back to
ancient times, with trade routes established during the Middle
Ages. Europeans sought Indian spices like pepper and cardamom
due to high demand. Indian clothes, skilled labor, and handicrafts
were also popular in Europe. Arab merchants facilitated spice
trade between India and Europe. Control of trade routes by the
Turks in 1453 prompted Europeans to seek new routes to India.
THE ADVENT OF
EUROPEANS
In 1498, Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese
explorer, unveiled a new sea route to
India through the Cape of Good Hope.
Utilizing this route, the Portuguese
reached Calicut and initiated trading
activities. Calicut, known for its spice
production, granted Vasco da Gama
permission to engage in trade with
India. Subsequently, the Portuguese
secured exclusive trade rights. 
THE ADVENT OF
EUROPEANS
They set up trading posts in Cochin,
Goa, and Daman and Diu, employing a
strategy that combined military force
with commerce from the outset. Their
superior naval vessels allowed them to
establish dominance at sea.
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Revolt of
Revolt of
1857
1857
I n t r o d u c t i o n
India has longstanding trade ties with Europe dating back to
ancient times, with trade routes established during the Middle
Ages. Europeans sought Indian spices like pepper and cardamom
due to high demand. Indian clothes, skilled labor, and handicrafts
were also popular in Europe. Arab merchants facilitated spice
trade between India and Europe. Control of trade routes by the
Turks in 1453 prompted Europeans to seek new routes to India.
THE ADVENT OF
EUROPEANS
In 1498, Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese
explorer, unveiled a new sea route to
India through the Cape of Good Hope.
Utilizing this route, the Portuguese
reached Calicut and initiated trading
activities. Calicut, known for its spice
production, granted Vasco da Gama
permission to engage in trade with
India. Subsequently, the Portuguese
secured exclusive trade rights. 
THE ADVENT OF
EUROPEANS
They set up trading posts in Cochin,
Goa, and Daman and Diu, employing a
strategy that combined military force
with commerce from the outset. Their
superior naval vessels allowed them to
establish dominance at sea.
THE ADVENT OF
EUROPEANS
The Portuguese traders exploited
conflicts between Indian princes to
gain wealth by helping one defeat
another, leading to the sale of Indian
goods at lower prices. As the
Industrial Revolution unfolded, Holland
and Britain also sought India for raw
materials, trade goods, and market
prospects.