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When the World Knocked on Calicut’s Shores: Vasco da Gama, the Spice Route, and the Zomorin

When the World Knocked on Calicut’s Shores: Vasco da Gama, the Spice Route, and the Zomorin

Update: 2025-09-27
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Calicut, once the glittering hub of the Indian Ocean spice trade, witnessed a turning point in world history when Vasco da Gama first arrived on its shores in 1498. This blog explores the city’s role as a crossroads of civilizations, the Zomorin’s defiance in the face of Portuguese ambitions, and how the spice route transformed global trade. Today, Calicut still carries the fragrance of that legacy, inviting travelers to step into the very place where the tides of empire and commerce first collided.

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When the World Knocked on Calicut’s Shores: Vasco da Gama, the Spice Route, and the Zomorin

When the World Knocked on Calicut’s Shores: Vasco da Gama, the Spice Route, and the Zomorin

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