TUN SERI LANANG: FROM BATU SAWAR PALACE TO NAGGAROE ACHEH DARUSSALAM

Tun Seri Lanang was a notable politician and writer originated from the Palace of Johor in Batu Sawar. In 1613, Tun Seri Lanang was abducted by Sultan Iskandar Muda Mahkota Alam of Acheh’s army, he was brought later to Acheh along with Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah III and his brother Raja Abdullah. Historical sources in Malaya had assumed that, Tun Seri Lanang had died in Acheh. However, his major role after being captured and brought to Acheh had not been emphasized. Nevertheless, history resources of Acheh had indicated that Tun Seri Lanang was not imprisoned or died in prison, instead; he was appointed as King of Samarlanga. He was also granted position as Advisor to the Paduka Sultan Mahkota Alam and his two substitutes. Tun Sri Lanang might had been saved due to the influence of Raja Puteri Kamaliah. She was namely as the Pahang Princess who married Sultan Iskandar Muda Mahkota Alam, and later became the Queen of Acheh. This review article is written as a research report about the life and contributions of Tun Seri Lanang while he was living in Acheh. This is to illustrate the monumental moments of Tun Seri Lanang who was once became an outstanding figure to three countries, namely Malaysia, Singapore and Naggaroe Acheh Darussalam.