Kingdom of Singapura: Map & History
The Kingdom of Singapura was a Malay polity believed to have been founded as a Hindu–Buddhist kingdom during the early history of Singapore on the island of Temasek, lasting from 1299 until its decline and fall between 1396 and 1398.
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The Kingdom of Singapura was a Malay polity believed to have been founded as a Hindu–Buddhist kingdom during the early history of Singapore on the island of Temasek, lasting from 1299 until its decline and fall between 1396 and 1398. Conventional view marks c. 1299 as the founding year of the kingdom by Sang Nila Utama, whose father is Sang Sapurba, a semi-divine figure who according to legend is the ancestor of several Malay monarchs in the Malay world.
Kingdom of Singapura in Depth
History
The primary source concerning the history of the rulers of Singapura are the Malay Annals, and the rest of this section is mainly built upon reconstructions from its text, although corroborating evidence is scarce and its polemic nature suggests against literal interpretations of this chronicle. Other sources include the Yuan dynasty merchant Wang Dayuan's compendium known as the Daoyi Zhilüe, Trần dynasty annals, Portuguese apothecary Tomé Pires' Suma Oriental and scattered references in the Majapahit Nagarakretagama and the 16th-century Javanase court poem, Pararaton; as well as Ming records such as the Yuanshi.
Legacy
According to the Malay Annals, after sacking Singapura, the Majapahit army abandoned the city and returned to Java. The city would have been ruined and greatly depopulated. The rivalry between the courts of the Javanese and Malay in the region was renewed a few years later when the last king Iskandar Shah, founded his new stronghold on the mouth of Bertam River on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula. Within decades, the new city grew rapidly to become the capital of Malacca Sultanate and emerged as the primary base in continuing the historic struggles of Singapura against their Java-based rivals.
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Kingdom of Singapura: Key Facts
| Founded | 1299 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1398 |
Preceded by
- Srivijaya
- Temasek
- Ban Zu
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q27842 (CC0).
Kingdom of Singapura Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Singapura appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Singapura Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 691 km² in 1398 CE.
Kingdom of Singapura: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Singapura exist?
The Kingdom of Singapura is dated to 1305 CE – 1401 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Singapura?
The capital of the Kingdom of Singapura was Singapura.
How large was the Kingdom of Singapura at its peak?
At its peak in 1398 AD the Kingdom of Singapura covered about 691 km².
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