USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Zheng He commanded the largest and most advanced fleet the world had ever seen. The voyages were intended to display China’s power and culture and bring foreign treasures back to the Ming court. Zheng He set sail on his first voyage in 1405, commanding some 27, 800 men.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chinese Admiral in the Indian Ocean. 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: -Zheng He was appointed as the admiral of the fleet and was in charge of the expedition. His fleets have visited Brunei, Thailand, Southeast Asia, India and Arabia. During his expeditions, Zheng He brought the presents of gold, silver and silk.

Detailed explanation-4: -Zheng meanwhile sailed to the East African nation of Somalia, where he obtained lions, leopards, ostriches, zebras, and other animals, which were viewed with amazement in China. Zheng probably died during his seventh voyage and was buried at sea.

Detailed explanation-5: -From 1405 until 1433, the Chinese imperial eunuch Zheng He led seven ocean expeditions for the Ming emperor that are unmatched in world history.