Parameswara

Parameswara was a legendary Malay prince and the founder of the city of Malacca in the early 15th century. Originally from Sumatra, he fled to the Malay Peninsula and established Malacca as a strategic trading port due to its location along important sea routes. His leadership helped transform Malacca into a wealthy and influential center of commerce, facilitating cultural and economic exchanges between China, India, the Arab world, and Southeast Asia. Parameswara's legacy includes laying the foundation for a powerful maritime empire that played a key role in regional history and trade.