HISTORY OF MALACCA

Malacca history

Malacca formerly known because of the history. The history begin when Parameswara, a prince from Palembang was in legendary battle that objectives to winning the sovereignty of the central power in Java. When his mission failed, he went to Singapore and became a traitor by killing the ruler of that island. After several years of experience in his own homeland in Palembang and five year reign in Singapore, Parameswara becoming with great practical experience and the knowledge to handle political affairs. He use the administrative experience for plan the development of Malacca.

Parameswara is the legendary due to the historical fact that Malacca was founded by him. One incident happen where is one of his hunting dogs were kicking by a mouse deer and Parameswara inspired by the fighting spirit of the mouse deer. After that, he name's the place with Malacca due to the tree next where he is standing.

In the year of 1400's, there were already two entrepots of importance in the straits which is both guarding along the Sumatran costs. After a time of searching, he finally choose a sheltered harbour close to the Malacca Hill. The position of this harbour was really strategic which is convergence of the sea lanes from India and China instead sufficiently deep to allow the large vessels to anchor in the bay during the monsoons season.

Melaka river as well had a pleasant climate and ample supply of fresh water. However, the deciding factor was that the area had  a vantage point. Parameswara looked at the traders from various countries that came to Malacca for trading such as India, Arab and China. He realized that he must convinced the village people for trading natural resources likes sago, jackfruit, banana and sugarcane. The produce of those product were provide more profitable and he could abolish piracy and safe the passageway for trading ships.Merchants began to take notice of the new deep sea port with a guarantee of private safe passageway and a supply of natural resources products and gold from the interior.