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History of Singapore before 1819. Sejarah Melayu. Refers to written accounts on historical events Tells that Singapore known as Temasek - meaning sea Town or Sea port Town founded by Sang Nila Utama , ruler from Sumatra He renamed Temasek - Singapura or Lion City
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Sejarah Melayu • Refers to written accounts on historical events • Tells that Singapore known as Temasek- meaning sea Town or Sea port • Town founded by Sang NilaUtama, ruler from Sumatra • He renamed Temasek- Singapura or Lion City • Became a thriving trading centre
Which is true ? Sejarah Melayu – great trading centre Raffles – small fishing village small group of farmers and fishermen
Archeological evidence • Artefacts found • E.g – Singapore stone of 12th or 13th century • 1843-British blew up the stone • No one can read the inscriptions on the stone