More than 80 years before Columbus's Atlantic voyage, Chinese fleets were making extraordinary journeys across the Indian Ocean.
Between 1405 and 1433, Ming dynasty commander Zheng He led seven major maritime expeditions, traveling through Southeast Asia, across the Indian Ocean, and reaching ports along the coast of East Africa.
These voyages strengthened diplomatic relationships, supported exchanges of goods and gifts, and demonstrated the power of Ming China.
Discover the fascinating history of Zheng He's voyages and the remarkable fleets that sailed across established Indian Ocean trade routes.
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