The famous historical figure who sailed under the Spanish flag in search of a westward route to India was Christopher Columbus. In 1492, he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, seeking a faster trade route to Asia. Instead, he encountered the Americas, leading to significant cultural exchanges and the eventual colonization of the continent by European powers. Columbus’s journeys marked the beginning of the Age of Exploration, profoundly impacting global history and reshaping trade, culture, and populations across the world.