Raja Bongsu and the 1613 Johor Sacking

In 1613, the Portuguese and Aceh allied to sack Johor Lama, scattering the royal court. This episode follows Raja Bongsu (later Sultan Abdullah Ma'ayat Shah), the Malay diplomat who survived the attack, fled to Pahang, and later rebuilt the Johor Sultanate. We explore the shadow war between Aceh, Johor, and the Portuguese, the importance of the Johor River forts, and how a single sultan’s resilience shaped the Malay world. From the fall of Johor Lama to the founding of new settlements, this is a forgotten story of survival and statecraft.

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