Introduction to Sultanate of Malacca

Previously, I have post an article of Introduction to the Siamese Kedah Pasai Ma. Now, I will post an article regarding to the famous history of Malacca. This is the history that been teached in school today. Both of the history is sent for a same reason, the history of Islam arrival in the region and of course, and the history of the nation. Whether it is right or wrong, it is up to you to decide.


SULTANATE OF MALACCA

According to Sejarah Melayu, The Malay Sultanate of Malacca was established by Parameswara.In Malay it is known as ‘Kesultanan Melayu Melaka’. At first, it is a Hindu country and later converted into Islam after marriage with the Princess of Pasai in 1409. It is the center of Malay Civilization and at that time, the center of Islamic teachings and culture. At its golden age, the empire covers the Peninsular of Malaysia, Riau Archipelago and eastern Sumatera. 9 Sultans has reign the Empire. The Empire falls in 1511 after been attacked by Portugese.

The Sultanate of Malacca during its greatest extend

The Sultans of Malacca :-

Parameswara (1400 - 1414), Later converted into Islam and known as Raja Iskandar Syah
Megat Iskandar Syah (1414 - 1424)
Sultan Muhammad Syah (1424 - 1444)
Sultan Abu Syahid (1444 - 1446)
Sultan Muzaffar Syah (1446 - 1459)
Sultan Mansur Syah (1459 - 1477)
Sultan Alauddin Riayat Syah (1477 - 1488)
Sultan Mahmud Syah (1488 - 1528)
Sultan Ahmad Syah (1528 - 1530)

PS : The history of Malacca and The History of Siamese Kedah Pasai Ma can be refer at the panel on the right. Happy surfing.