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Siti Wan Kembang
Che Siti Wan Kembang is the legendary queen regnant over a region in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, which is now encompassed within Kelantan state. She is believed to have ruled in the 16th century.
Che Siti was famous for her beauty and wisdom. She is descendant from the royal lineage of Champa-Kelantan-Pattani.
She was also known as a warrior princess and was said to be able to enter battle on horseback with a sword with an army of female horseriders. It was
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- 1548: Thai queen Suriyothai, along with princess Tepastri, went into battle on war elephants with King Maha Chakkraphat against Burmese invaders.
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- 1548–1580: Likely time period for reign of legendary Malaysian queen Siti Wan Kembang. According to legend, she rode into battle with a sword, leading women horse riders.
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