Zheng He: The Legendary Admiral of China’s Ming Dynasty

Zheng He: The Legendary Admiral of China’s Ming Dynasty
Uncover the extraordinary journey of Zheng He, the renowned Chinese admiral of the Ming Dynasty. Born in 1371 in Yunnan province, Zheng He rose from his humble beginnings to become one of the most influential figures in Chinese history.
Under the patronage of the Yongle Emperor, Zheng He commanded seven grand voyages from 1405 to 1433, leading a massive fleet of hundreds of ships across the Indian Ocean. These expeditions, far larger and longer than any previous maritime enterprise, reached as far as Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, and East Africa.
Zheng He’s voyages were diplomatic and commercial in nature, aiming to establish Chinese dominance in trade and collect tribute from lesser powers. His fleet carried Chinese goods for trade, including silk, porcelain, and tea, and returned with exotic treasures, such as spices, precious stones, and rare animals.
Zheng He’s leadership and navigational skills were unparalleled. He successfully navigated through uncharted waters, dealt with pirates, and negotiated with kings. His voyages demonstrated China’s naval power and opened up new paths of communication and trade between East and West.
Despite his significant contributions, Zheng He’s voyages were not without controversy. After his death, the Ming court adopted a policy of isolationism, and China’s era of maritime exploration came to an end. Nevertheless, Zheng He’s legacy continues to inspire and captivate people around the world.
Join us as we delve into the life and adventures of this legendary naval leader, exploring the impact of his voyages on Chinese history and global trade.
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[@cheapflyme]

wow didnt know this story at all. Welld one.

[@bobguard]

The word 'He' in Zheng He is pronounce as 'Her' in Mainland Chinese - not 'he' as in 'he is a person' in English. Some oversea Chinese still refer his name as 'Cheng Ho', although the sound is still the same.

[@yehuo2825]

cheng ho is cantonese.

[@bobguard]

@@yehuo2825 He is a Hui Muslim from Yunnan. Not sure if he speaks Cantonese.

[@yehuo2825]

@@bobguard i know he is a hui muslim from yunnan! cheng ho is cantonese pronounciation!! cheng he is mandarin pronounciation!!!

[@yehuo2825]

nice vid! since you did a vid on zheng he... are you planning to do a vid about the descendants of his navy in africa?

[@PastHistoricalEvents]

Tell me more about it pls.

[@yehuo2825]

@@PastHistoricalEvents his navy have descendants in kenya africa. chinese scientists confirmed those kenyans have chinese dna. the chinese gov funded these descendants to go back to china to visit zheng he hometown. the most popular was a girl. the chinese gov funded her education. after she grad, she went back to kenyan to help the locates as a traditional chinese medicine doctor. these descendants have porcelains from the ming dynasty. their tombs were confirmed to be chinese. you should do some research into this topic. it was very interesting during my research into zheng he. oh, not sure if you know or not... there are zheng he temples in many asian countries, cause his expeditions was about exploration, cultural exchange, trades, etc. just like the way how gene rodenberry star trek, unlike the west was about conquer, colonization, and imperialism. the best well preserve zheng he temples are in indonesia, while i backpacked everywhere.

[@PastHistoricalEvents]

@@yehuo2825 great, found some info on Pate Island off Kenya, thank you for the update.

[@yehuo2825]

@@PastHistoricalEvents have fun! did you find any of zheng he temples in asian countries? oh, if you really like history and studying chinese history, i suggest you learn chinese, cause the chinese version of the history were more neutral compared to other history versions i read...

[@legpol]

@@yehuo2825 ：Why Zheng He himself did not write anything? Not only writings, he even never spoke a word.

[@joeprox]

Avatar Fire Nation 😂

[@mpihimax]

Pictures of Zheng He with beards are incorrect. He was a eunuch.

[@downwithreactionaries9031]

and he's muslim.

[@PastHistoricalEvents]

On long slow voyages you start to have beard hence some pics you will see beards.

[@mpihimax]

@@PastHistoricalEvents To become a eunuch, he was castrated. Look at those Chinese statues, all have a clean face.

[@bargainhoppingdeals8564]

Love it.

[@PastHistoricalEvents]

Thank you.

[@user-fo2uh4rm5c]

創意是明朝朱隸永樂大帝，于14O5年開始，受命鄭和下西洋。隨後還有六次出航。永樂之旨，鄭和航海之壯舉，是世界首也。 哥倫布是1492到達美洲，是鄭和航海後80多年才成。

[@PastHistoricalEvents]

Thank you.

[@legpol]

如果鄭和航海是真的，今天應該看到他的船，也能讀到他寫的文章甚至書。然而我們一樣也看不見。這就自我證明了是假的。

[@mrj475]

😆😆