Marong Mahawangsa: The Kedah Annals

by James Low (Translator)

Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa (Jawi: حكاية مروڠ مهاوڠسا ) or The Kedah Annals is an ancient Malay literature that chronicles the bloodline of Merong Mahawangsa and the foundation of the Kedah, a state in Malaysia.

Though there are historical accuracies, there are many incredible assertions. The era covered by the text ranged from the opening of Kedah by Merong Mahawangsa, allegedly a descendant of Alexander the Great of Macedonia till the acceptance of Islam.

203 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2012

About the author

Ven. Dr. James Low has been a student of the fourth incarnation of Nuden Dorje for thirty years. He studied Tibetan Buddhism in India with multiple masters and has translated multiple texts with Chhimed Rigdzin. Mr. Low works as a consulting psychotherapist in a London public hospital, and teaches dzogchen meditation around the world.

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[Shaharuddin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Antara perkara menarik yang diutarakan oleh James Low adalah hubungan Kedah dan Siam selepas Kedah menerima Islam yang mana Siam masih beragama Buddha yang menyebabkan Kedah cuba untuk keluar dari naungan mereka.