The Genealogy of Kings

Download or read book The Genealogy of Kings written by and published by Penguin Random House Sea. This book was released on 2020 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a literary work that gives a traditional interpretation of the origin, evolution and demise of the great Malay maritime empire, the Malacca Sultanate. It covers the founding of Melaka and its rise to power; its relationship with neighbouring kingdoms and distant countries; the advent of Islam and its spread in Melaka and the region as a whole; the histroy of the royalty in the region including battles won or lost, marriage ties and diplomatic relationships; the administrative hierarchy that rules Melaka; the greatness of its rulers and administrators, including the Bendahara Tun Perak and Laksamana Hang Tuah"--Back of cover.