Q. The famous “Zamorin” was the ruler of which of the following region?
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[A] Madurai

[B] Calicut

[C] Warangal

[D] Kodangu

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: During his first voyage Vasco da Gama came with 170 men in three vessels. The cordiality of Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut, made him comfortable.

He journeyed back on 29 August 1498 with only fifty-five surviving men and of the three ships, two were laden with Indian goods.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT


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