Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c14.s4.t28.2
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c14.s4.t28.2
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The *Ming Shi* records: “To the west of Bengal there is a kingdom called Zhao-na-pu-er which is situated in the middle of the Five Indies. This is the ancient country of the Buddha. The king of the country had invaded Bengal. [The king of Bengal] Sai-fo-ding informed the Chinese court. In the ninth month of the 30^th year, Yong le [1420] the Emperor ordered Hou Xian to go and pacify them. Gold and money were then presented to the king of Zhao-na-pu-