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The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish direct sea trade with India at the end of the 15th century, marking the beginning of European colonial interest in the Indian subcontinent. Their trade in India was primarily driven by the quest for spices, especially black pepper, which was highly valued in Europe. The nature of Portuguese trade in India was distinct in its approach, scope, and impact, particularly during the 16th and early 17th centuries. The arrival of Vasco da Gama in Calicut in 1498 opened the sea route from Europe to India via the Cape of Good Hope. This marked the beginning of the Portuguese commercial empire in ______ ______ ____ __________ _____.
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