Laksamana

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The Laksamana is a position within the armed forces of the ancient Malaccan Sultanate.

Usually translated as "Admiral", the Laksamana is in charge for the security of the Sultanate and most importantly the China-India trade route within the Straits of Malacca, the lifeline of the Empire. He is in full command of the Malaccan fleet outranked only by the Bendahara and the Sultan.

Malacca's most famous Laksamana is Hang Tuah.

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