The Call of The Sea–The Cultural And Trade Activities of The Portuguese In South India-An Exploration

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2022 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 9 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2022

Authors : Kavita Charles Makhwan

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I1P101

How to Cite?

Kavita Charles Makhwan, "The Call of The Sea–The Cultural And Trade Activities of The Portuguese In South India-An Exploration," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 9,  no. 1, pp. 1-5, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I1P101

Abstract:

Living on the western edge of Europe, the Portuguese were well-placed to undertake early voyages of exploration. During the 15th century, they ventured out from their kingdom in search of gold, god and glory by sea route to the Far East. They developed a small sailing ship called a caravel, which enabled them to cover great distances by sea, as it was a great advantage for the early Portuguese explorers. The vessels were smaller, more streamlined and more navigable than Containers, and Cargo vessels were in common use at that time. Based on the design of Arab fishing boats called dhows, they carried triangular sails called lateen sails. Trade was costly, and luxury goods were meant only for the use of kings, feudal chiefs and heads of temples and monasteries. The articles such as precious and semi-precious stones, ivory, horses, etc., formed an important part of the long-distance trade. Trade formed the course of action for the Portuguese in south India. There was a tremendous change in the cultural life and trade activities of the people during the 15th century. The Present Paper deals with "The Call of the Sea –the cultural and trade activities of the Portuguese in India -an exploration". The 15th Century in South Indian History depicts a vital role for historians exploring the above-stated title.

Keywords:

Bahamanis, Cartazes, Estadoda, India, Portuguese, Vijayanagara.

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