the Islamic kingdom of aceh

the Islamic kingdom of aceh

Geographical location of the Ocean kingdom

Geographical location is located on the East Coast of northern Sumatra Island adjacent to international shipping lines (Malacca Strait).



Historical sources or evidence

News from Marco Polo who stopped in the Samudera Pasai area in 1292.

News from Tome Pires in its Summer Orienal. He mentioned that to

in 1512-1515 AD, he visited the northern and eastern coastal regions of Sumatra.

News from Ibn Battuta a traveler from Morocco who stopped at Samudera Pasai.

The tombstone of Sultan Malik Al-Saleh, dated 696 H / 1297 AD

Manuscript or Hikayat of the kings of Pasai, written by Hamzah Fansuri from the 15th century AD

The gravestone of queen Nahrasiyah's grave, dated 1428 AD

The gold coin, the dirham, which was made during the reign of Sultan Muhammad (1297-1326 AD)

Nisan Na'ina Husam al-Din.

Life Style

The founder of the Kingdom of Samudera Pasai was Nazimuddin al-Kamil (originally from Egypt) who brought the kingdom of Samudera Pasai to develop quite rapidly. The first king of Samudera Pasai was Marah Silu (Malik as-Saleh). He died and was replaced by his son, Mailk ath-Thahir.

Economic life

The strategic location of Samudera Pasai Kingdom, supports the creativity of the community to jump directly into the maritime world. Samudera pasai also prepares bookies used for:

Adding supplies for the next cruise

Take care of shipping problems

Collect merchandise that will be sent abroad

Store merchandise before being transferred to several regions in Indonesia.