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Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who discovered the sea route to India from Europe through the Cape of Good Hope. During his first voyage, his ships sailed on and rounded the Cape of Good Hope on March 20, 1499. Da Gama’s second voyage to India was in 1502 and was made up of 20 ships. During this voyage, he bombarded the city of Calicut. He was able to sign treaties with the rajahs in the cities of Cochin and Cannanore.