What was the main reason european conquerors and navigators were able to sail and continue to explore, and the reason the ming chinese fleets in the indian ocean were withdrawn

European were desperate for wealth, land, and competing with their neighboring states.

Explanation:

European conquistador and navigators were able to explore during the Age of Exploration. European explored around the world to search for new trading routes and land to gain spices, wealth, and riches. Europeans started to find a new way to acquire wealth by building fast sailing ships.

The Ming fleets in the Indian Ocean became withdrawn because merchants were coming to get silk and porcelain. Also, the voyages were expensive for the Ming Dynasty. Under admiral Zheng He, China got hold over the Indian Ocean in the 15th century. He went to several expeditions and opened trading connection with South Asia.