Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c14.t4.60
Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champā; Vol. II: Suvarṇadvīpa) v2.c14.t4.60
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The popular version about the origin of the city of Malacca cannot thus be accepted in minor details, and there is no reason to discredit the Siamese source according to which Malacca existed in 1360 A.D. It may be noted that Jean De Barros places the foundation of the city about 1250 A.D., and Valentyn, following Malay traditions, refers it to about the same period³.