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• A History of the Malay Peninsula - Most people judge the 'glory' of an Empire by its conquests. Melaka was certainly an imperial power and had its share of conquests. It dominated almost the whole of the peninsula and the eastern coast of Sumatra. (Added: 28-Jul-2000 Hits: 167 Rating: 4.00 Votes: 1) Rate It

• Dutch Malacca - history of colonial Malaysia - On 14 January 1641 the Dutch took possession of the fortress of Malacca, with the help of their ally the Sultan of Johore. The Dutch had treaties with the Johore Sultans to get rid of the portuguese. (Added: 4-Nov-1999 Hits: 188 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1) Rate It

• From Malacca to Macau - a portuguese & malacca history - Malacca had been the focus for economic contacts between China and India since the early 15th century, and was the true Gordian knot in the trade of precious spices ... (Added: 12-Nov-1999 Hits: 158 Rating: 2.00 Votes: 3) Rate It

• Malacca - Where it all began (a brief history) - The history of Malacca is largely the story of the city for which it is named, and the story of the city of Malacca begins with the fascinating and partly legendary tale of the Hindu prince Parameswara. (Added: 4-Nov-1999 Hits: 265 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1) Rate It

• Old Malacca Portuguese coins collection - In 1511, the ViceRoy of India, Alfonso d´ Albuquerque, invaded Malacca. The Portuguese ruled Malacca for 130 years. In January 1641 the Dutch took hands of Malacca. (Added: 5-Nov-1999 Hits: 87 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

• The painted ladies of Penang and Malacca - CENTURIES of history & culture come together in Penang Island at the northern end of the Straits of Malacca in Malaysia. The painted ladies of Malacca are smaller in size & not as lofty as their Georgetown sisters (Added: 28-Oct-1999 Hits: 137 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1) Rate It

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