Research on the History of Ming and the Timurid Dynasty - Studies on Eurasian History and Culture: Studies on Eurasian History and Culture

Author: Zhang Wende
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is based on Chinese historical records of Ming-Timurid exchanges and systematically organizes and analyzes the historical materials about the Timurid Dynasty recorded in the Ming Shilu. It also utilizes the records left by Ming-Timurid envoys, as well as relevant foreign sources, for cross-reference. Additionally, it traces the lineage and evolution of Chinese works on the history and geography of the Timurid Dynasty from the Ming Jiajing to the Qing Qianlong period. This serves as the starting point for the research of this project.
Secondly, through a historical examination of the Ming-Timurid diplomatic envoys, tributary trade, ceremonial systems, language communication, and Ming's foreign policy toward the Timurid Dynasty, it presents the historical context of Ming-Timurid exchanges and explores the development process and issues of their interactions. This is the focus of the research of this project.
Thirdly, it provides appropriate textual research on the parts of the History of Ming: Western Regions concerning the Timurid Dynasty, laying a foundation for further study on the Ming-Timurid relationship.