Pedro Álvares Cabral's main goal was to establish a sea route to India for Portugal, facilitating trade in spices and other valuable goods. He aimed to build on the discoveries made by Vasco da Gama and to expand Portugal's influence in the Indian ocean. However, during his voyage in 1500, he inadvertently discovered Brazil, which shifted his focus and ultimately led to the colonization of the region.
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