[Complete] Advent of Europeans in India (1498-1763) - Timeline

This timeline illustrates the major phases in the arrival and expansion of various European powers in India between 1498 and 1763. Beginning with the Portuguese entry under Vasco da Gama, it traces the establishment of trading posts, commercial rivalries, and territorial ambitions of the Dutch, English, French, and other European companies. The sequence highlights key turning points that shaped early colonial influence in India, setting the foundation for political and economic transformations in the centuries that followed.