3 results for "kesultanan"
Tun Perak, the Paduka Raja Treasurer, was a key figure behind the revival of the Malacca Sultanate in the 15th century. As a military and administrative strategist, he led Malacca to repel Siamese attacks, expand its influence throughout the Malay Archipelago, and spread Islam. His unwavering loyalty to the sultan made him a legend in the history of Islamic civilization in Nusantara.
The Adal Sultanate was a great Islamic kingdom in the Horn of Africa, existing from 1415 to 1577. Founded by Sabr ad-Din III in the highlands of Harar, this kingdom was known for its fierce resistance against the Christian Kingdom of Ethiopia (Sulaymaniyah Dynasty). Under the leadership of figures such as Sultan Badlay, Mahfuz, and especially Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi, Adal achieved remarkable success in conquering Abyssinia, using firearms and advanced military strategies.
Historical sources reveal that the fall of Malacca to the Portuguese in 1511 was not solely due to the enemy's strength, but because of the betrayal by court officials who leaked defense secrets.