The Genealogy of Kings (Sulalat al-Salatin)

A history of the Malay Peninsula and the islands of the Archipelago in a new translation by the National Laureate Muhammad Haji Salleh

In a collector’s edition, The Genealogy of Kings (Sulalat al-Salatin or Sejarah Melayu), is a literary work that gives a traditional interpretation of the origin, evolution and demise of the great Malay maritime empire, the Malacca Sultanate. The work which was composed sometime in the 15th and 16th centuries, is considered one of the finest literary and historical works in the Malay language.

The work covers the founding of Melaka and its rise to power; its relationship with neighbouring kingdoms and distant countries; the advent of Islam and its spread in Melaka and the region as a whole; the history of the royalty in the region including battles won or lost, marriage ties and diplomatic relationships; the administrative hierarchy that ruled Melaka; the greatness of its rulers and administrators, including the
Bendahara Tun Perak and Laksamana Hang Tuah.

Publisher: Penguin SEA

Paperback

2023

ISBN: 9789815162233