Melaka Bandaraya Bersejarah

History of Malacca begins with two different types of colonization in different times. The first is Malay Sultanate Colonization period in 15^th century and the second is European Colonization period start from 1511 until 1957 get freedom from British colonization.

Malay Sultanate Colonization.

In the beginning Melaka or Malacca is simple fishing village inhabited by local Malay. Then, Malacca was founded by Parameswara, a Srivijayan prince of Palembang. In 1400 he found a good port accessible in all season and on strategically located narrowest point of the Malacca Straits.

In this era Malacca was become the famous port connecting the east side and west side which are China and India. Sailor and trader tend to stop at Malacca before continue their journey. One of the reasons because of Malacca is safe from monsoon. Malacca was also central of various culture and also in the spread of Islam in the Malay Archipelago . Malacca also come by Arab trader, the Arab trader are the first spread Islam in Malacca. After Sultan became Muslim, most of the people are became Muslim and Malacca are known as Muslim territory and several law are been used following Islamic law such as Hukum Kanun Melaka and Undang-undang Laut Melaka.

European colonization

In 1511 Malacca was invaded by Portuguese which lead by Afonso de Albuquerque. Later Portuguese built A famosa as fort to defend from enemies. Then Malacca was colonized by Dutch after defeat the Portuguese. They still built their landmark better known as the Stadthuys or Red Building. Malacca was ceded to the British in the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824 in exchange for Bencoolen on Sumatra.

In this era Malacca was built many of great building which many of them still remain until now. This is symbol which European civilization has come to Malacca. Various of architecture style from many European colonization make the Malacca unique and have identity.

In order to make sure the architecture style is been preserve certain guideline are been introduce to protect those architecture style which has high value. Before construction or demolish specific guideline must be considered before any action take place.

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