Islam in China
During the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Muslims continued to have an influence among the high classes.Hongwu Emperor's most trusted generals were Muslim, including Lan Yu, who led a decisive victory over the Mongols, effectively ending the Mongol dream to re-conquer China. The admiral Zheng He led seven expeditions to the Indian Ocean. The Hongwu Emperor even composed "The Hundred-word Eulogy" in praise of Muhammad. Muslims who were descended from earlier immigrants began to assimilate by speaking Chinese dialects and by adopting Chinese names and culture, mixing with the Han Chinese. They developed their own cuisine, architecture, martial arts' styles and calligraphy ("sini"). This era, sometimes considered a Golden Age of Islam in China, also saw Nanjing become an important center of Islamic study.