What was the initial reason for columbus journey ti the new world

Answer 1

Christopher Columbus embarked on his journey to the New World in 1492 primarily to find a westward route to Asia. At that time, European nations were eager to establish trade connections with Asia, particularly for valuable spices, silk, and other goods. Columbus believed that by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, he could reach the East Indies (the region encompassing parts of Asia) more directly than the existing routes that were controlled by other powers. His journey, sponsored by the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, led to the unexpected discovery of the Americas.