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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.