Historical Analysis of the Malacca Sultanate on Socio-Economic Prosperity during the Reign of Sultan Mahmud Shah, 15th - 16th AD

Authors

  • Dziauddin Sharif Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka, Malaysia
  • Nor Adina Abdul Kadir Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka, Malaysia
  • Hamidah Jalani Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka, Malaysia
  • Mohd Zaid Mustafar Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka, Malaysia
  • H. M. Rizal Akbar Institut Agama Islam Tafaqquh Fiddin Dumai (IAITF), Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/JAT.vol21no1.8

Keywords:

Sultan Mansur Shah, Malacca Sultanate, maritime trade, historical analysis, diplomacy, Southeast Asia

Abstract

This study employs a historical analysis approach to examine the economic prosperity of the Malacca Sultanate during Sultan Mahmud Shah’s reign. Utilizing both primary and secondary sources, this research explores how the Sultanate’s strategic location, economic policies, and diplomatic relations contributed to its rise as a dominant trading hub in Southeast Asia. The analysis highlights the importance of contextual understanding, chronological progression, and multiple perspectives to provide a nuanced interpretation of the Sultanate’s impact on regional trade and politics. The findings demonstrate that the Malacca Sultanate, through strategic governance and cultural integration under Sultan Mahmud Shah, not only established itself as a critical economic and political power but also left a legacy that influenced the region even after the Portuguese conquest.

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Published

31.03.2026

How to Cite

Sharif, D. ., Abdul Kadir, N. A. ., Jalani, H., Mustafar, M. Z. ., & Akbar, H. M. R. (2026). Historical Analysis of the Malacca Sultanate on Socio-Economic Prosperity during the Reign of Sultan Mahmud Shah, 15th - 16th AD. Journal of Al-Tamaddun, 21(1), 127–140. https://doi.org/10.22452/JAT.vol21no1.8

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Vol. 21 No. 1 (2026)

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