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A TRANSLATION OP THE KEDDAH ANNALS TERMED MARONG 
MAHAWANGSA.* 
By Lieut-Col, James Low, c. m. r, a. s. & u, a. s, b. 
Chapter VI, 
A long period had not elapsed when Rjfja Marong Po- 
disat fell iil avid died—and was laid according to the usage 
towards the remains of deceased princes of consequence and 
power. r Ihe young prince and all his court were plunged 
in grief, and the sad tidings were communicated by letters 
to the two brothers and the sister of the former. Then all 
the ministers and warriors of rank assembled to consult as 
to what should be the young Raj&’s title. The prince deter¬ 
mined it should be Raja Sri Mahawdngsa of Keddd.f 
This liaja became tired of living at the fort of Lankasuka 
because it was now far from the sea. Then he directed his 
four ministers to collect lime and shells in order to make a 
fort and ditch, further down> because that river (or the 
river) was broad, full and deep, and had an impetuous 
current. The Sri Maha Raja Wangsa, did not fail to go in 
person to look out for a fit spot for a new station—and as a 
preliminary arrangement he constructed a temporary small 
palace at a spot named Srokam. At this time the Raja had 
born to him a son by the daughter of a Malagan Raja, [no 
name.] Not long after this time a letter arrived from the 
Raja’s elder brother from Siam. It was accompanied by a 
great many splendid and costly gifts It conveyed the 
intelligence that the Raja’s elder brother, the Raja of the 
country of Siam, had got a son, who was very handsome and 
tall of stature, and that lie was seven years of age. Sri 
Mahawangsa was delighted to see all the gifts which arrived 
along with the letter, and he was only at a loss to send an 
adequate return. 
When the gifts and goods had been deposited in the 
palace, the Raja feasted the ambassadors; giving them 
abundance to eat and drink , and appointed a pleasant resi¬ 
dence for them. 
* Continued from page 181. ' 
t It may be here remarked that the Rkjds took, and I believe are now 
allowed to take, apy Malayan title they choose—this conferring no degree of 
authority upon them. 
