Ming dynasty maritime expeditions

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Ming_dynasty_maritime_expeditions
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Ming_treasure_voyages
gptkbp:cargoIncluded gptkb:ceramics
gptkb:silk
exotic animals
spices
gems
gptkbp:carries gptkb:bird
gptkb:lion
ivory
incense
foreign envoys
gptkbp:ceased_operations 1433
gptkbp:commissionedBy gptkb:Xuande_Emperor
gptkb:Yongle_Emperor
gptkbp:crew up to 28,000 people
gptkbp:documentedIn gptkb:Ming_Shilu
gptkb:Yingya_Shenglan
Ma Huan's accounts
Fei Xin's accounts
gptkbp:endDate 1433
gptkbp:explores gptkb:Arabian_Peninsula
gptkb:South_Asia
gptkb:Southeast_Asia
East Africa
gptkbp:fleetSize over 200 ships
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ming dynasty maritime expeditions
gptkbp:ledTo gptkb:Zheng_He
gptkbp:notableShip treasure ship
junks
gptkbp:numberOfExpeditions seven
gptkbp:purpose diplomacy
trade
tribute collection
demonstration of power
gptkbp:reasonForSuspension cost concerns
political shift
focus on northern threats
gptkbp:significance expanded Chinese influence
facilitated cultural exchange
demonstrated naval technology
established tributary relations
gptkbp:startYear 1405
gptkbp:tookPlaceIn gptkb:Ming_dynasty
gptkbp:visitedPorts gptkb:Aden
gptkb:Mombasa
gptkb:Hormuz
gptkb:Calicut
gptkb:Malindi
Malacca
Mogadishu
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Xingcha_Shenglan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7