FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
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Jingtai Emperor
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Yongle Emperor
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Hongzhi Emperor
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -He was originally born as Ma He in a Muslim family and later adopted the surname Zheng conferred by the Yongle Emperor. Commissioned by the Yongle Emperor and later the Xuande Emperor, Zheng commanded seven expeditionary treasure voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia, West Asia, and East Africa from 1405 to 1433.
Detailed explanation-2: -Article. Admiral Zheng He (aka Cheng Ho, c. 1371-1433 CE) was a Chinese Muslim eunuch explorer who was sent by the Ming dynasty emperor Yongle (r. 1403-1424 CE) on seven diplomatic missions to increase trade and secure tribute from foreign powers.
Detailed explanation-3: -Zheng He’s first voyage departed 11 July 1405, from Suzhou, and consisted of a fleet of 317 ships holding almost 28, 000 crewmen. Zheng He’s fleets visited Brunei, Java, Thailand and Southeast Asia, India, the Horn of Africa, and Arabia, dispensing and receiving goods along the way.