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HangPC2 · 5th February 2009, 08:02 AM

Meriam Kota Lukut (Negeri Sembilan)

Location : Muzium & Kota Lukut, Negeri Sembilan

Sources : http://artmelayu.blogspot.com/

Meriam Lela Rentaka 1850's (Perak)

A Rentaka is a cannon made by the Malays in copper. Lela is the name of a lady & Rentaka means strong. Gun, sulphur & gun powder was used as fire power. Lela Rentaka is versatile & can be used mounted on boats. During the Pasir Salak War, the Malays used the Lela Rentaka extensively. The 1st record of its use was during the rule of Malacca Sultanate and the fight against the Portuguese in 1511. This Lela Rentaka was made in 1850's.

Location : Kompleks Sejarah Pasir Salak

Sources : http://azizanzolkipli.multiply.com

5th February 2009, 08:02 AM	#93
HangPC2 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 66	Meriam Kota Lukut (Negeri Sembilan) Location : Muzium & Kota Lukut, Negeri Sembilan Sources : http://artmelayu.blogspot.com/ Meriam Lela Rentaka 1850's (Perak) A Rentaka is a cannon made by the Malays in copper. Lela is the name of a lady & Rentaka means strong. Gun, sulphur & gun powder was used as fire power. Lela Rentaka is versatile & can be used mounted on boats. During the Pasir Salak War, the Malays used the Lela Rentaka extensively. The 1st record of its use was during the rule of Malacca Sultanate and the fight against the Portuguese in 1511. This Lela Rentaka was made in 1850's. Location : Kompleks Sejarah Pasir Salak Sources : http://azizanzolkipli.multiply.com Last edited by HangPC2; 5th February 2009 at 08:24 AM.