Battle of Palembang (1407)

Battle of Palembang
Part of the Ming treasure voyages
Date1407
Location
Palembang, Sumatra
Result Ming victory
Belligerents
Ming China Pirate fleet at Palembang
Commanders and leaders
Admiral Zheng He Chen Zuyi
Casualties and losses
Unknown 5,000 pirates killed
Ten ships destroyed
Seven ships captured

The Battle of Palembang was a naval battle fought between Ming China's treasure fleet commanded by Admiral Zheng He and the pirate fleet led by Chen Zuyi at Palembang, Sumatra, in modern-day Indonesia. It happened in 1407. The battle resulted in the defeat of Chen Zuyi, who was captured and sent to China for execution.

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