Back to Table of Contents2 To next page Wang Ch'in-jo et al: Ts'e fu Yuan Kuei (1013) (Outstanding models for the Storehouse of Literature.) --------------------------------------- Taken from: Edward H. Schafer: The Golden Peaches of Samarkand. The Sumatran Thalassocraty of Srivijaya send Kunaro (crown prince) in 724 to the Deva-putra of Tang in Chang-an with many rare gifts including musicians , a Zangi girl and two pygmies. From Persia early in the 8th century came to the Celestial Empire a rhinoceros together with a royal prince. In 815 they brought to the court five Seng-ki boys. In 818 they brought to the court 2 Seng-ki girls See note on Zangi Slaves |
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A Persian view on China from the Khamsa of Khusrau | |||||