How Did Parameswara Found Malacca?

Foundation of Malacca
Along the way, he reportedly visited Sening Ujong (former name of present-day Sungai Ujong) before reaching a fishing village at the mouth of the Bertam River (former name of the Malacca River). This evolved over time to become the location of modern-day Malacca Town.

How was Melaka found?

The city was founded about 1400, when Paramesvara, the ruler of Tumasik (now Singapore), fled from the forces of the Javanese kingdom of Majapahit and found refuge at the site, then a small fishing village.

Why did Parameswara choose Melaka?

People from the Western Countries such as Europe (atas angin) and people from Eastern countries such as China (bawah angin) can easily come due to it's strategic location." So, based on the looks, Parameswara had chosen this place to set up a new Government. The name of the Government was decided to be Melaka.

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