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2016
KEDAH
http://www.kedah.gov.my
Many historians consider Kedah as the oldest state. This opinion was founded
due to the archaeological discovery proving the existence of systematic or
organised settlements since the fourth century. There are a variety of sources
which tells about how the name “Kedah” arises. Among them are the elements
of Arabic and Persia which states that the state of Kedah is referred to as “Kilah”
(Ibnu Khurdadhbih 846) or “Kalah” (Ibnu Muhalhal, 941) or “Qalha”. There is
also reference about Kedah in Sanskrit writings which mentioned Kedah as
“Kataha” or “Kadara” and Tamil writings that mentioned Kedah as “Kadaram”
or “Kalagam”. “Kadaram” means griddle or big wok, and “Kalagam” on the
other hand means the colour, black. According to historians, the name Kedah
is derived from the word “Kheddah” which means elephant trap.
KEDAH
http://www.kedah.gov.my
Many historians consider Kedah as the oldest state. This opinion was founded
due to the archaeological discovery proving the existence of systematic or
organised settlements since the fourth century. There are a variety of sources
which tells about how the name “Kedah” arises. Among them are the elements
of Arabic and Persia which states that the state of Kedah is referred to as “Kilah”
(Ibnu Khurdadhbih 846) or “Kalah” (Ibnu Muhalhal, 941) or “Qalha”. There is
also reference about Kedah in Sanskrit writings which mentioned Kedah as
“Kataha” or “Kadara” and Tamil writings that mentioned Kedah as “Kadaram”
or “Kalagam”. “Kadaram” means griddle or big wok, and “Kalagam” on the
other hand means the colour, black. According to historians, the name Kedah
is derived from the word “Kheddah” which means elephant trap.
