TOMB OF KERAMAT ISKANDAR SYAH

Since 1822, this terrace has been popularly regarded as a keramat, an auspicious place to visit, where some people believe that thjey can ask for specific favours. Keramat are often tombs. In 1822, it was claimed that this site is the burial plaaace of Raja Iskandar Syrah. Malay traditions state that the first Malay kind and his chief minister were also buried on Fort Canning Hill.Iskandar Syah was the last of five kings who ruled Singappore during her golden age in the 14th century. Singapore was attcked by an enemy but Iskandar Syah esscaped and founded another kingdom, Melaka (now Malacca). Chinese records report that Iskandar Syah died around 1420, but do not tell us where he was buried.