Nan-bo-li

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A maritime polity noted in the MSL in connection with the eunuch-led voyages to the Indian Ocean in the early 15th century. Probably the polity of Lambri/Lamuri in or near Aceh in northern Sumatra. For related literature, see Gerini (1909; 657-706), McKinnon (1988), Mills (1970; 122-24), and Tibbetts (1979; 138-40). See also Nan-wu-li below.

For information on further Chinese sources relating to this polity, see Chen, Xie and Lu (1986; 584, 977).

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