The Arabs were controlling the spice trade with India since
the end of the 12th century AD. During the
15th century AD, Spain and Portugal, the then
main maritime powers of Europe, initiated a series of
expeditions with royal patronage. While one such voyage
led to the discovery of West Indies by Columbus, another
voyage brought the Portuguese to India, the El Dorado.
The Arabs were controlling the spice trade with India since
the end of the 12th century AD. During the
15th century AD, Spain and Portugal, the then
main maritime powers of Europe, initiated a series of
expeditions with royal patronage. While one such voyage
led to the discovery of West Indies by Columbus, another
voyage brought the Portuguese to India, the El Dorado.
