PERAK MY LOVELY VILLAGE

Perak is the second largest state of Peninsular Malaysia and is named after the river flowing through the state. Also known as the Land of grace, Perak is a treasure trove for the tourists. It has architectural splendor, lovely beaches, tropical jungles and beautiful hill stations.

History

Archaeological records indicate that Perak was inhabited since prehistoric times. The modern history of Perak began in 1511 with the capture of Malacca by Portuguese. The eldest son of the last Sultan of Malacca, Sultan Muzaffar Shah, fleeing the Portuguese conquest, established his own dynasty on the banks of the Sengai Perak (Perak River) in 1528.

The discovery of tin deposits of unprecedented richness in Perak at the middle of the nineteenth century brought rapid prosperity as well as considerable political turmoil. The Dutch, Bugis, Acehnese, and the Siamese all tried to invade Perak but the British intervention saved Perak. Britishers introduced Resident System in Perak.

In 1896, Perak joined Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang to form the Federated Malay States. However, the British Resident system lasted until Perak became part of the Federation of Malaya in 1948.