The Fall of Johor Lama, 1587
Sabri Zain's Malayan ChroniclesIn 1587, the thriving Malay capital of Johor Lama stood at the heart of a fierce struggle for control of the Straits of Melaka. A bustling port, a royal seat, and a defiant successor to the fallen splendour of the Melaka Sultanate, it drew merchants, wealth, and trade from across Asia. It also drew