USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Zheng He (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Zhènghé; Wade–Giles: Chêng-ho; 1371–1433 or 1435) was a Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat, fleet admiral, and court eunuch during China’s early Ming dynasty .

Detailed explanation-2: -In the early 1400s, Zheng He led the largest ships in the world on seven voyages of exploration to the lands around the Indian Ocean, demonstrating Chinese excellence at shipbuilding and navigation.

Detailed explanation-3: -It wasn’t an auspicious start, but Zheng He was to become the indisputable champion of all Chinese explorers. Between 1405 and 1433, Zheng commanded seven voyages of trade and discovery, traveling throughout South and Southeast Asia, and as far as eastern Africa.

Detailed explanation-4: -Zheng He commanded expeditionary treasure voyages to Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Western Asia, and East Africa from 1405 to 1433. According to legend, his larger ships carried hundreds of sailors on four decks and were almost twice as long as any other wooden ship ever recorded.

Detailed explanation-5: -Note : “Marco Polo” (1254 – 1324) an Italian merchant traveler is considered as the first Western explorer to reach China.