Siti Wan Kembang

Artist's interpretation of Siti Wan Kembang.

Che Siti Wan Kembang (Jawi: چئ سيتي وان كمبڠ‎) was a legendary queen who reigned over a region on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, now located within the Malaysian state of Kelantan. She ruled in 1610–1667.[1][2]

Che Siti was famous for her wisdom and descended from the royalty of Champa, Kelantan and Pattani.

She was known as a warrior queen and engaged in battle on horseback with a sword accompanied by an army of female horseriders. It was said that she and her adopted daughter Puteri Saadong possessed mystical powers.

  1. ^ Aljunied, Khairudin (30 August 2019). Islam in Malaysia: An Entwined History. p. 90. ISBN 9780190925215.
  2. ^ Manderson, Lenore (1981). Wanita, politik dan perubahan: pergerakan Kaum Ibu UMNO, Malaysia, 1945-1972 (in Malay). Fajar Bakti. p. 39.