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What were the key technological advancements that empowered European explorers to undertake long voyages?
What were the key technological advancements that empowered European explorers to undertake long voyages?
What motivated European nations, particularly Portugal and Spain, to invest in exploration?
What motivated European nations, particularly Portugal and Spain, to invest in exploration?
What was one of the primary reasons European traders sought alternate trade routes to India?
What was one of the primary reasons European traders sought alternate trade routes to India?
Who played a significant role in European exploration due to their opposition to Islam and drive to propagate Christianity?
Who played a significant role in European exploration due to their opposition to Islam and drive to propagate Christianity?
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What were some of the motivations behind the European arrival in India according to the text?
What were some of the motivations behind the European arrival in India according to the text?
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What major historical event coincided with the emergence of nation-states in Europe, leading to the disruption of the unified economic system?
What major historical event coincided with the emergence of nation-states in Europe, leading to the disruption of the unified economic system?
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Which European power was the first to reach India in 1498, marking the beginning of European presence in the subcontinent?
Which European power was the first to reach India in 1498, marking the beginning of European presence in the subcontinent?
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What economic theory prevalent at the time emphasized the accumulation of wealth through trade and influenced European exploration to India?
What economic theory prevalent at the time emphasized the accumulation of wealth through trade and influenced European exploration to India?
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During which century did the advent of Europeans in India occur, leading to profound socio-political and economic changes?
During which century did the advent of Europeans in India occur, leading to profound socio-political and economic changes?
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Which European colonial power did not establish a significant presence in India during the period described in the text?
Which European colonial power did not establish a significant presence in India during the period described in the text?
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What was one of the key motivations behind European traders seeking alternate trade routes to India?
What was one of the key motivations behind European traders seeking alternate trade routes to India?
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How did advancements in shipbuilding and navigation technology contribute to European exploration?
How did advancements in shipbuilding and navigation technology contribute to European exploration?
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What role did Portugal play in the European arrival in India?
What role did Portugal play in the European arrival in India?
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Why did European nations aim to break the monopoly of Arab and other traders on the trade routes to India?
Why did European nations aim to break the monopoly of Arab and other traders on the trade routes to India?
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What consequences did the European arrival in India have for the region?
What consequences did the European arrival in India have for the region?
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Study Notes
Advent of Europeans in India
- The advent of Europeans in India marked a significant turning point in Indian history, spanning roughly 400 years from the late 15th century onwards.
Causes of European Arrival
- The breakage of European feudalism led to the emergence of nation-states, disrupting the unified economic system.
- The agricultural and industrial revolutions created a need for new markets.
- The emergence of mercantilism, an economic theory, emphasized the accumulation of wealth through trade.
Timeline of European Arrival
- The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach India in 1498.
- They were followed by the Dutch, British, and French colonists.
Impact of European Arrival
- The Europeans established their presence in India, leading to profound socio-political and economic changes in the region.
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