Which country did columbus first approach with his plan to discover a western route to the indies?
a-italy
b-spain
c-england
d-portugal

D-Portugal

Explanation:

With the fall of Constantinople and dominance of Ottoman Turks Western European trade to east suffered badly. This led the Kings of western Europe to search for sea routes to east. Colombus first approached the Portuguese king to fund his voyage but he didn't get the sanction. He approached several other states before finally getting success with the Spanish crown.

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