Did vascoda gama invade India

Vasco da Gama did not invade India in the traditional sense of military conquest. Instead, he was a Portuguese explorer who arrived on the Indian subcontinent in 1498, establishing a sea route to India. His arrival marked the beginning of Portuguese colonial influence in the region, facilitating trade and leading to the establishment of Portuguese settlements. While his voyages significantly impacted Indian trade and politics, they did not constitute an invasion.