When was singapore renamed singapura

The arrival of the British in is regarded as the birth of modern Singapore, but the earliest use of the actual name Singapore is pretty murky, and likely to have started around the 17th century.

There are many different forms and spellings of Temasek, Singapura, and Singapore found in the old maps today — it was probably only around the 19th century that Singapore was used as the standardised English name and spelling throughout the country and globally, and continues to be used today. Singapore also has some popular nicknames today. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements.

To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK". Sign Up. Travel Guides. The city quickly grew as an entrepot trade hub, attracting immigrants from China, India, the Malay Archipelago and beyond.

In , Raffles implemented the Raffles Town Plan, also known as the Jackson Plan, to address the issue of growing disorderliness in the colony. Ethnic residential areas were segregated into four areas. The European Town had residents made up of European traders, Eurasians and rich Asians, while the ethnic Chinese were located in present-day Chinatown and south-east of the Singapore River.

Singapore continued to develop as a trading post, with the establishment of several key banks, commercial associations and Chambers of Commerce. In , a causeway opened linking the northern part of Singapore to Johor Bahru. He also created many Palladian-style houses. The Chinese wanted products like lakawood, turtle shells, hornbill casques and sea cucumbers. Also, the new Ming government banned private trade by individuals.

By the early 15 th century, Malacca, then called Melaka had replaced Singapore as an important port. In the late 18 th century, global forces once again put Singapore on the spotlight. The British rose in power. He gained permission from the local Malay officials to establish a trading post. He renamed Singapura as Singapore. Sir Raffles opened the port to free trade and free immigration.

By , Chinese had become the biggest ethnic group in Singapore. The Japanese Occupation lasted from to Hindoe-Javaansche geschiedenis 2nd rev. Nijhoff 4. Machi Suhadi. Beberapa jenis pajak pada zaman Majapahit. Rapat evaluasi hasil penelitian arkeologi II, pp.

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