The Rise of the Johor Sultanate
Students will trace the continuation of the Malaccan royal lineage and the founding of the Johor-Riau Sultanate in the aftermath of Malacca's fall.
Key Questions
- Explain the circumstances under which the Malaccan royalty established the Johor Sultanate.
- Analyze the strategies employed by the Johor Sultanate to challenge Portuguese control over Malacca.
- Evaluate the significance of the 'Triangular War' between Johor, Aceh, and the Portuguese.
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