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sultanate of Malacca: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date 1403 - 1511

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sultanate of Malacca
Map showing the Malacca empire around 1500, highlighted in orange and spanning parts of the Malay Peninsula and eastern Sumatra. Major regions and cities such as Malacca, Klang, Pahang, and Indragiri are labeled, along with surrounding bodies of water including the Strait of Malacca, South China Sea, Indian Ocean, and Sunda Strait.
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Mahmud Shah
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