WHAT DID WASCO-DI-GAMA GET ?

Vasco-di-gama who discovered India in 1498, has invested huge money to make his odyssey possible.

On return he made 60 times as much money.What did he take along ? Gems, gold, currency out of India which was then called a golden sparrow.

Nothing out of these items.Actually he carried Kali Mirch and other spices which were in great demand at that time. People didn't buy them for consumption but for preserving meat. There were no refrigerators at that time. So people would have to go hunting everyday in order to get fresh meat.Previous day's collection would get spoiled.

But smearing of black pepper would preserve it. That is why it was in such a demand. Rich people would immediately buy it.