Samudera Pasai Sultanate: Map & History
The Samudera Pasai Sultanate, also known as Samudera or Pasai or Samudera Darussalam or Pacem, was a Muslim kingdom on the north coast of Sumatra from the 13th to the 16th centuries.
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The Samudera Pasai Sultanate, also known as Samudera or Pasai or Samudera Darussalam or Pacem, was a Muslim kingdom on the north coast of Sumatra from the 13th to the 16th centuries.
Samudera Pasai Sultanate in Depth
History
The earliest inscription found during this period is the tombstone of Ibnu Mahmud in Leubok Tuwe, Meurah Mulia, North Aceh. The tombstone dated from Dhul Hijjah 622 Hijri or 1226 CE. The inscription mentioned that Ibn Mahmud was a shahid.
Arab and Indian Muslims had traded in Indonesia and China for many centuries. A Muslim tombstone in eastern Java bears a date corresponding to 1082. But substantial evidence of Islam in Indonesia begins only in northern Sumatra at the end of the 13th century. Two small Muslim trading kingdoms existed by that time at Pasai and Peureulak or Perlak. A 1297 royal tomb at Samudra is inscribed entirely in Arabic.
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Samudera Pasai Sultanate: Key Facts
| Religion | Islam |
|---|---|
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Currency | Dirham |
| Founded | 1267 |
| Dissolved | 1521 |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q3284315 (CC0).
Samudera Pasai Sultanate Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Samudera Pasai Sultanate appears, with the other states of the time.
Samudera Pasai Sultanate Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 8,675 km² in 1487 CE.
Samudera Pasai Sultanate: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Samudera Pasai Sultanate exist?
The Samudera Pasai Sultanate is dated to 1272 CE – 1520 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Samudera Pasai Sultanate?
The capital of the Samudera Pasai Sultanate was Pasai.
How large was the Samudera Pasai Sultanate at its peak?
At its peak in 1487 AD the Samudera Pasai Sultanate covered about 8,675 km².
How did the map of the Samudera Pasai Sultanate change over time?
The Samudera Pasai Sultanate appears on 3 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1300 CE to 1500 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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