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Between what years did Admiral Zheng He conduct his seven major voyages across the Indian Ocean?

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1405-1433

Zheng He's seven voyages spanned from 1405 to 1433 during the Ming Dynasty, making him one of history's greatest naval explorers.

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Zheng He's flagship may have been over 400 feet long—larger than Columbus's ships three centuries later.

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