Chinese Exploration

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  • Period: Nov 7, 960 to Nov 8, 1270

    ( 960-1270 )

    The first Chinese trade ships were built and ready for sea.
  • Period: Nov 7, 1250 to Nov 8, 1350

    ( 1250-1350 )

    Mongols ruled the Silk Road Routes and ruled China for much of that time too.
  • Period: Nov 7, 1271 to Nov 8, 1368

    ( 1271-1368 )

    The Yuan Dynasty who commisioned the first imperial treasure fleets and also set the first trading posts.
  • Period: Nov 7, 1371 to Nov 8, 1371

    ( 1371 )

    Zheng He , The great Ming navigator was born.
  • Period: Nov 7, 1405 to Nov 8, 1407

    ( 1405-1407 )

    Zheng He was made commander of his first treasure fleet and set sail to Calicut,India to purchase spices.
  • Period: Nov 7, 1405 to Nov 8, 1433

    ( 1405-1433 )

    Treasure fleets in China set out for the unknown.
  • Period: Nov 7, 1408 to Nov 8, 1409

    ( 1408-1409 )

    Seconed Voyage of Zheng He. The fleet set out again to: Calicut,India; Kochi,India and Siam,Thailand.
  • Period: Nov 7, 1409 to Nov 8, 1411

    ( 1409-1411 )

    The third voyage of Zheng He. Zheng He and the fleet sailed towards the Persian Gulf. They traded porcelian and silk, In return for ebony , lakawood and aloe wood.
  • Period: Nov 7, 1413 to Nov 8, 1415

    ( 1413-1415 )

    Zheng He commanded one of the largest fleets to explore various regions in the world. ( Forth voyage )
  • Period: Nov 7, 1417 to Nov 8, 1419

    ( 1417-1419 )

    The fifth voyage of Zheng He. The emperor ordered Zheng He to return the stolen envoys.
  • Period: Nov 7, 1421 to Nov 8, 1421

    ( 1421 )

    The sixth voyage of Zheng He, Returned the stolen envoys. The emperor died and all expeditions were suspended.
  • Period: Nov 7, 1431 to Nov 8, 1433

    ( 1431-1433 )

    The seventh and final voyage of Zheng He. His last misson was to "explore the land beyond seas". Then he died over travel.