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Gama, on his return trip from India …
Years: 1499 - 1499
February
Gama, on his return trip from India in early 1499, visits the island of Zanzibar, whose original settlers from the African mainland have subsequently mixed with Arab, Iranian, and Indian traders from the Persian Gulf area.
Gama's visit in 1498 marks the beginning of European influence here.
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People
Groups
- Iranian peoples
- Arab people
- Indian people
- Christians, Roman Catholic
- Portugal, Avizan (Joannine) Kingdom of
- Portuguese Empire
- Portuguese Mozambique
Topics
- India, Medieval
- Sub-Saharan Africa, Medieval
- Interaction with Subsaharan Africa, Early European
- Age of Discovery
Commodoties
- Fish and game
- Weapons
- Gem materials
- Grains and produce
- Strategic metals
- Beer, wine, and spirits
- Spices
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Years: 1499 - 1499
February
Locations
People
Groups
- Iranian peoples
- Arab people
- Indian people
- Christians, Roman Catholic
- Portugal, Avizan (Joannine) Kingdom of
- Portuguese Empire
- Portuguese Mozambique
Topics
- India, Medieval
- Sub-Saharan Africa, Medieval
- Interaction with Subsaharan Africa, Early European
- Age of Discovery
Commodoties
- Fish and game
- Weapons
- Gem materials
- Grains and produce
- Strategic metals
- Beer, wine, and spirits
- Spices
Subjects
Regions
Subregions