Zheng He's Seventh Voyage

The seventh voyage was in 1431; Zhu Di’s grandson, Zhu Zhangji “wanted to re-establish the tribute trade in the Indian Ocean. Zhu Zhangji ordered Zheng He to command the seventh voyage (Demi 47). The last expedition was the largest with 350 ships and over 27,000 men. Zheng He visited all the ports in the South China Sea and Indian Ocean. Zheng successfully “restored the peaceful relations with Siam, Malacca, and sailed on to India, Mecca, and Jeddah, peacefully trading in every port” (Demi 47). Unfortunately, in 1433, while on his return voyage, Zheng He died. “In keeping with the Muslim tradition, he was buried at sea with his head facing Mecca” (Demi