Sri Wikrama Wira
| Sri Wikrama Wira | |
|---|---|
| Paduka | |
| 2nd Raja of Singapura | |
| Reign | 1347–1362 |
| Predecessor | Sang Nila Utama |
| Successor | Sri Rana Wikrama |
| Born | Singapore |
| Died | Singapore |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Nila Panjadi |
| Issue | Sri Rana Wikrama |
| Father | Sang Nila Utama |
| Mother | Wan Sri Bini |
According to the Malay Annals, Paduka Sri Wikrama Wira or Sri Pikrama Wira ('Vikramavira') was the eldest son of Sang Nila Utama and the second Raja of Singapura. He was known as Raja Kecil Besar before his accession and married to an Indian princess named Nila Panjadi. His reign was from 1347 to 1362.[1]
His reign marks the first attempt by the
At the same time, the increasingly powerful
The furious Majapahit king ordered an invasion with a fleet of 180 main warships and innumerable small vessels. The fleet passed through the islands of Bintan, from where the news spread to Singapura. The defenders immediately assembled 400 warships to face the invasion. Both sides clashed on the coast of Singapura in a battle that took place over three days. The Javanese were largely inexperienced in naval warfare, and were completely overwhelmed and forced to flee.[4]
References
- ^ Dr. John Leyden (1821). Malay Annals: Translated from the Malay Language. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown. pp. 44–49.
- ^ Sabrizain, Palembang Prince or Singapore Renegade?, retrieved October 4, 2012
- ^ Leyden, John (1821), Malay Annals (translated from the Malay language), Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, p. 52
- ISBN 983-625-601-6, archived from the originalon October 12, 2013
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