Aru

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Aru (Deli, Yalu, Ya-lu)

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Aru was located "in the vicinity of Belawan (3 47' N, 98 41' E) in the Deli district on the east coast of Sumatra. At this time it possessed no political or economic importance.

- J. V. G. Mills, Ma Huan, p. 114, n. 5

 

 

Aru (Deli)

Ma Huan
The Ming Voyages
(1405-1433)