![]() The arrogance of the Portuguese sometimes led to conflicts with Muslims, and Vasco da Gama's men departed on bad terms. In some places, they encountered hostile natives - Arabs who resented the arrival of Christians on their shores. His voyage marked the beginning of Portuguese colonization in many parts of Africa and India. His mission was to establish trading posts wherever possible and convert Muslims to Christianity. With an insatiable appetite for imperial expansion, 15th-century Portugal was at the forefront of marine navigation, eager to explore new territories. The journey was a bold endeavor - Vasco da Gama set sail from Portugal 500 years ago, destined to circumnavigate Africa and reach India, venturing into uncharted seas and unknown winds. This story is not a fairy tale; it is recounted in an ancient mariner's diary, chronicling the beginning of our understanding of the world as we know it today.
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