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Ming treasure voyages: what the Yongle Emperor desired?

Ming treasure voyages: what the Yongle Emperor desired?

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The Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty sent out his treasure fleet seven times to visit Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Western Asia, and East Africa. Each expedition was commanded by a Muslim admiral and court eunuch named Zheng He.

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Ming treasure voyages: what the Yongle Emperor desired?

Ming treasure voyages: what the Yongle Emperor desired?