JOHOR LAMA

 

JOHORE / JOHOR , MALAYSIA

 

 

 

Johor Lama is located about thirty kilometers away from the capital city of Johor. This town used to be the royal seat of the Johor Sultanate until 1587. The history that attached to this ancient city will certainly draw history buffs to this historical attraction.

 

A misunderstanding between the sultanate and the Portuguese led to an attack on this place by the latter in 1587. Johor Fort was attacked by an army of Portuguese army which has almost five hundred soldiers. Since this attack, the fortunes of Johor Lama started to deteriorate and soon the capital was transferred to Johor Baru.

 

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