Q. Who among the following are known to colonize an island first of all?
Answer: Portuguese
Notes: Portuguese were the first to come to India to establish colonies and trade relationship. In 1498, Vasco Da Gama came to Calicut (Kerala). He stayed India for three months and carried back with a rich cargo. That time the importance of pepper trade was realized for the first time by the Europeans. The first Portuguese fort was set up at Cochin in 1503.

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