Episode 2 of 4
Trade Agreement and Guide
- When
- 14–24 April 1498
- Where
- Malindi, Kenya
Da Gama signed a trade agreement and hired a guide in Malindi.
In Malindi, da Gama met authorities to sign a trade agreement and hire a guide for the voyage to India. He also erected a padrão, known today as the Vasco da Gama Pillar, marking the Portuguese presence.
Sources
- Malindi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
- Vasco da Gama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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