Who was Parameswara?
Parameswara was a brave prince who later founded Melaka. He came from Palembang, a city on the island of Sumatra. Long ago, Palembang was part of the old kingdom of Srivijaya.
At first, Parameswara followed the Hindu religion. He was a strong and clever leader. When trouble came to Palembang, he decided to leave and look for a new home.
Looking for a new kingdom
Parameswara wanted to build his own kingdom. With his followers, he sailed across the sea to a place called Temasik, the old name for Singapore. This was only the start of a long journey.
Key idea
Parameswara was a prince from Palembang in Sumatra who set out to build his own kingdom, and he later founded Melaka.
Remember
- Parameswara came from Palembang.
- Palembang was part of the Srivijaya kingdom.
- He first sailed to Temasik (old Singapore).