Vasco da Gama's second India expedition and naval campaign (1502–1503)

1. Manuel I appoints da Gama admiral

   Jan 1, 1502Labels: Manuel I, Vasco da

   • Britannica

2. Fourth India Armada sails from Lisbon

   Feb 10, 1502Labels: 4th India, Vasco da

   • Armada Wiki
   • Britannica

3. Fleet reaches Sofala on East African coast

   Jun 14, 1502Labels: Sofala, Vasco da

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4. Kilwa forced into vassalage to Portugal

   Jul 12, 1502Labels: Kilwa, Vasco da

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   • East Africa Wiki

5. Captured pilgrim ship episode reported near Cannanore

   Oct 1, 1502Labels: Cannanore, pilgrim ship

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6. Da Gama arrives at Cannanore and secures alliance

   Oct 18, 1502Labels: Cannanore, Vasco da

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   • Britannica

7. Da Gama bombards Calicut and takes hostages

   Oct 29, 1502Labels: Calicut, Vasco da

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8. Cochin treaty strengthens Portuguese trading position

   Nov 3, 1502Labels: Cochin, Vasco da

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9. Naval battle fought off Calicut

   Jan 5, 1503Labels: Naval battle, Calicut

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10. Da Gama leaves a patrol to protect allied ports

    Feb 1, 1503Labels: Patrol squadron, Cochin

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11. Da Gama departs Cannanore for the return voyage

    Feb 20, 1503Labels: Cannanore departure, Vasco da

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12. Da Gama returns to Portugal and urges stronger garrisons

    Oct 11, 1503Labels: Vasco da, Lisbon

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