Patani Kingdom: Map & History
Patani, or the Sultanate of Patani was a Malay sultanate in the historical Patani Region.
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Patani, or the Sultanate of Patani was a Malay sultanate in the historical Patani Region. It covered approximately the area of the modern Thai provinces of Patani, Yala, Narathiwat and part of the Malaysian state of Kelantan. The 2nd–15th century state of Langkasuka and the 6th–7th century state of Pan Pan may have been related.
Modern Countries Once Part of Patani Kingdom
At its mapped extent, Patani Kingdom covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Patani Kingdom's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Patani Kingdom in Depth
History
Patani has been suggested to be founded some time between 1350 and 1450, although its history before 1500 is unclear. According to the Malay Annals, a prince named Sri Wangsa, founded Patani by conquering Kota Mahligai. He converted to Islam and took on the title of Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah in the late 14th to early 15th century. Patani may have become Islamised some time in the middle of 15th century, one source gives a date of 1470, but earlier dates have been proposed.
A story tells of a sheikh named Sa'id or Shafi'uddin from Kampong Pasai (presumably a small community of traders from Pasai who lived on the outskirts of Patani) reportedly healed the king of a rare skin disease.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Patani Kingdom (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Patani Kingdom Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Patani Kingdom appears, with the other states of the time.
Patani Kingdom Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 19,828 km² in 1688 CE.
Patani Kingdom: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Patani Kingdom exist?
The Patani Kingdom is dated to 1572 CE – 1690 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
What was the capital of the Patani Kingdom?
The capital of the Patani Kingdom was Pattani.
How large was the Patani Kingdom at its peak?
At its peak in 1688 the Patani Kingdom covered about 19,828 km².
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