Modern Indian History
"Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge" - this was stated on the night of August 14, 1947 by
Thomas Stephens was the first Englishman to reach India, at least by sea route. He sailed for India on a Portuguese ship as a Jesuit missionary on 4th April 1579 and landed at Goa six months later, on 24th october.