Minangkabau heritage across the strait: the story of Negeri Sembilan and West Sumatra
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When people mention the word “Minangkabau” in a historical context, it refers to a classical Malay kingdom centered in Pagaruyung. With territories stretching from the western coast of the Indian Ocean to Kuantan (modern Riau) and Jambi, and from South Tapanuli to Mukomuko (now North Bengkulu). These territories were divided into: The rantau extended widely […] The post Minangkabau heritage across the strait: the story of Negeri Sembilan and West Sumatra appeared first on Southeast Asian History