Zheng He
Also known as: Ma He · Cheng Ho · Sanbao · Sanbao Taijian
Zheng He was a Chinese admiral and diplomat from the early Ming dynasty. His extensive explorations along the Indian Ocean led to a major increase in China's political and commercial influence.
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The Yongle Emperor commissioned Zheng He’s…
The Yongle Emperor commissioned Zheng He’s early maritime expeditions.
Ma Huan accompanied later voyages of Zheng He and recorded places visited;…
Ma Huan accompanied later voyages of Zheng He and recorded places visited; he was not an eyewitness to the first voyage.
Liujiagang was a major departure and assembly point for Zheng…
Liujiagang was a major departure and assembly point for Zheng He’s treasure fleets.
Zheng He: people, places, and context for the episode.
Zheng He was a Chinese admiral and diplomat from the early Ming dynasty. His extensive explorations along the Indian Ocean led to a major increase in China's political and commercial influence.