Modern Indian History

Who was the Gujarati pilot who guided Vasco da Gama to Calicut in 1498?

A. Malik Ambar
B. Abdul Majid
C. Bahadur Shah
D. Nuno da Cunha
Correct Answer: B

Explanation

In May 1498, Vasco da Gama reached Calicut with three ships, guided by a Gujarati pilot named Abdul Majid. The Hindu ruler of Calicut was known as the Zamorin (Samuthiri).