Question

The European power to first gain a foothold in India was ___________ .

a.
the Netherlands
c.
England
b.
Portugal
d.
Spain


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

The answer your looking for is Portugal

Answer 2

Portugal

Step-by-step explanation:

The Portuguese were the first European power to gain foothold in India.Vasco da Gama was the first European from Portugal to reach India after discovering a route from Europe to India and through Africa.