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Records of Foreign Lands

original: "的刺普刺" (Dícìpǔlà). This is a phonetic transcription likely referring to Delhi, representing the Delhi Sultanate in India during the Ming Dynasty.

The Kingdom of Dicipula possesses fortified cities and moats. Its people occupy themselves with farming the fields. This land produces bright pearls and rare, exotic treasures. To reach the Prefecture of Yingtian original: "應天府" (Yìngtiān Fǔ). The "Southern Capital" of the Ming Dynasty, known today as Nanjing. It served as the primary destination for foreign diplomatic and trade missions., one must travel for a duration of two years and two months.

Illustration: A man from the Kingdom of Dicipula, dressed in robes with fur trim, holding a precious gem.
The illustration highlights the region's wealth, showing a foreigner presenting the "bright pearls" mentioned in the text. His attire reflects the Ming artist's interpretation of "Western" or Central Asian clothing.