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Age of Discovery - Vasco da Gama - Part 2

Aug 10, 2023
Vasco da Gama faces pursuit and prepares for a fight in India. They arrive in Calicut, navigating potential traps. Meetings with the Samudri Raja end poorly, escalating tensions. The return journey is disastrous with hardships and negotiations. Vasco da Gama's voyage has a strategic impact.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Arrival in Calicut and Meeting with the Samudri Raja
02:30 • 3min
3
Tensions and Standoff with the Samudri Raja
05:19 • 11min
4
A Disastrous Return Journey across the Indian Ocean
16:46 • 2min
5
Vasco da Gama's Voyage and Its Impact
18:50 • 3min