Richard von Glahn argued that traditional historiography of this man ignores his role in reshaping his country's foreign policy.
Richard von Glahn argued that traditional historiography of this man ignores his role in reshaping his country's foreign policy. This man captured King Vira Alakeshwara during a war he fought against the Kingdom of Kotte, after which this man placed a trilingual inscription at Galle that boasted of the treasure he donated to a local temple. This man most likely took advantage of the Kangnido Map. This man is known to have traded gold and silver in exchange for camels and a giraffe at Malindi. A document from Malacca which suggests he was a member of the Hanafi Sect is the basis for the oft-made claim that he was a Muslim. This man's deeds were banned under the isolation policies of the Hongxi Emperor. For 10 points, name this Chinese explorer from the Ming Dynasty. 
Richard von Glahn argued that traditional historiography of this man ignores his role in reshaping his country's foreign policy.
Zheng He (JUNG ha) [or Cheng Ho; or Ma Sanbao; or Ma He] 