1. Undertakes a mission to Sri Lanka

    · Sri Lanka

    Undertakes a mission to Sri Lanka
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    Marco apparently traveled to Sri Lanka as Kublai Khan’s representative, years before returning there on his homeward voyage. The source calls the visit apparent and says its location is unconfirmed. Coordinates represent Sri Lanka rather than the conjectured capital at Yapahuwa.

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