Above: World Map from 1500-1800 A.D., showing the routes of exploration (click map to enlarge) The Islamic and European tussle on the Euro land mass spilled over to the naval domination struggle in the Indian Ocean. The sea trades routes were important as well a flourishing during the late sixteenth century. The then Sultan of Gujarat the western most state with coasts at Arabian sea was a growing trade centre. Above: Painting of Vasco da Gama The portugese after ... Read More