Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c14.t4.52
Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champā; Vol. II: Suvarṇadvīpa) v2.c14.t4.52
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v2.c14.t4.52
Now both the sources also agree in stating that previous to this the region belonged to Siam. This is confirmed by the fact, noted above, that the Palatine Law of Siam, enacted in 1360 A.D., included Malacca among the dependencies of the country. If we believe in this, we have to dismiss the native legends concerning the origin of the name Malacca, as have been handed down by the Portuguese authorities. Thus we read in the Commentaries of Albuquerque :