Modern Indian History
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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).