Sejarah Perdagangan Maritim Ryukyu serta Hubungannya dengan Melaka
Abstract: This article
discusses the history of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, its role in maritime trade and
relations with the Malay Sultanate of Malacca during the golden age of both
kingdoms. The Kingdom of Ryukyu was an independent island nation located on the
maritime crossroad between East Asia and Southeast Asia. On the other hand, the
Malay Sultanate of Malacca was one of the most important trade centres in
Southeast Asia in the 15th century and located on the Strait of Malacca, the
worldÂ’s busiest shipping lane. Historical records in foreign languages mention
that the Kingdom of Ryukyu actively traded with the Malay Sultanate of Malacca
and other Southeast Asian ports, and maintained tributary relations with China
and Japan as well. The Ryukyuan traders connected the East Asia and Southeast
Asia through maritime trade by transporting goods from and to both regions
between 1373 and 1570 A.D, a span covering almost 200 years. In 1879 A.D, the
Kingdom of Ryukyu was officially abolished, as it became an integral part of
Japan during the Meiji Restoration.
Penulis: Azlansyah Aman, Azhar
Mad Aros
Kode Jurnal: jpsejarahdd160083
