Emperor Of The Seas

Born in 1371, Zheng He was captured at the age of 10 by Chinese troops and castrated. But in a remarkable change of fortune, he joined the household of Prince Zhu Di, son of the Emperor.

The Prince was so impressed that when he ascended to the throne, he gave Zheng the command of the greatest armada in the world. Over thirty years, Zheng led vast expeditions to India, the Middle East and Africa.