| It had also failed in its principal mission of securing a commercial treaty with Calicut. |
| Legend has it that, before leaving, Da Gama dared to ask the zamorin of Calicut whether he could take a pepper stalk with him for replanting. |
| Basically hailing from Calicut, their job is to procure old gramophones and, after giving them a shine, sell them for an attractive amount. |
| Accomplishments to Date: Through this program, over 25 nurses, physicians and administrators have received advanced Palliative Care training through the already well established teaching centre in Calicut, India. |
| After arriving at the Hindu port of Calicut, where more than 1 500 ships were already anchored, Gama went to see the sovereign, the Zamorin. |
| Cabral also ordered his ships to bombard Calicut for an entire day in reprisal for the violation of the agreement. |
