Malacca - Tun Teja Grave
A well near Tun Teja's Grave
TRAVELLING from Muar in Johor to Malacca town, one will not miss the sight of a well-kept grave amidst a vast padi field in Kampung Solok Menteja, Merlimau. "Who does it belong to?" would be a natural curiosity among travellers. Ever heard of Tun Teja? Born Tun Teja Ratna Benggala, the beautiful daughter of Pahang's Bendahara (equivalent to Mentri Besar today) later captured the heart of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca (1456-1511) and became his wife. Located about 30 kilometres from Malacca town, …
A well near Tun Teja's Grave
TRAVELLING from Muar in Johor to Malacca town, one will not miss the sight of a well-kept grave amidst a vast padi field in Kampung Solok Menteja, Merlimau. "Who does it belong to?" would be a natural curiosity among travellers. Ever heard of Tun Teja? Born Tun Teja Ratna Benggala, the beautiful daughter of Pahang's Bendahara (equivalent to Mentri Besar today) later captured the heart of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca (1456-1511) and became his wife. Located about 30 kilometres from Malacca town, …
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