Malacca Malaysia Cheng Ho or Zheng He , admiral, diplomat, and explorer during China's Ming dynasty.
Cheng Ho or Zheng He , admiral, diplomat, and explorer during China's Ming dynasty. At 10 he was captured by Chinese troops in Yunnan, castrated, and sent into the army. He rose in the ranks, became an officer, and in 1404 was named Grand Eunuch by Emperor Yung-lo . The following year the emperor selected him to lead the first of seven epic expeditions (1405-33) that served to expand Chinese political influence and increase its tribute and trade. Sailing to SE Asia (1405-07), he commanded 62 ships laden with porcelain, lacquer, silk, gems, and other luxury goods
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