Note the early history of Singapore is still uncertain validity, a record of the Chinese nation in the third century refers to it as "Pu-luo-chung",
or "island at the tip of the peninsula". Later, the island city known as Temasek ("Sea Town"), in line when the first settlement was established in the year 1298 to 1299 AD.
In the 14th century, this small island located strategically to get a new nickname. According to legend, Sang Nila Utama, a prince from Palembang (the capital of the kingdom of Sriwijaya), was hunting when his eyes fixed on an animal he had never seen before. Consider this as a good sign, he then founded a city where the animal was found, and named it "Lion City" or Singapore, which is taken from the Sanskrit 'simha" (lion) and "pura" (city).
At that time, Singapore was ruled by five kings of ancient Singapore. Located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is a natural meeting point shipping service, this island also serves as a center for trade of various marine vessels are growing rapidly, ranging from traditional boats from China, India merchant ships, sailing ships Arabic, Portuguese warship, until the boat Bugis screen.
Source: yoursingapore.com
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