Admirals Zheng He's Explorations by Juan Moreno

1405 - 1407

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In July, the fleet, with 317 ships and 27,870 men, left Nanjing with silks, porcelain, and spices for trade.

1407-1409

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The fleet returned foreign ambassadors who had traveled to China on the first voyage from Sumatra, India, and elsewhere.

1409-1411

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During the voyage, Zheng He fought a land battle in Sri Lanka. The voyage was also marked by his offering of gifts to a Buddhist temple

1413-1415

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As a result of the voyage, an estimated 18 countries sent tribute and foreign ambassadors to China.

1417-1419

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Zheng He's treasure fleet visited the Arabian Peninsula and, for the first time, Africa. In Aden, the sultan presented exotic gifts such as zebras, lions, and ostriches

1421-1422

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Zheng He's fleet returned foreign ambassadors to their native countries after stays of several years in China.

1431-1433

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The last voyage marked the end of China's age of exploration. Historians believe the Zheng He died on the returned trip and was buried at sea