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Hang Jebat's Mausoleum
Jalan Kampung Pantai, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia Phone: +60 6-283 6538About
Hang Jebat mausoleum is an old Malay grave at Jalan Kampung Kuli. It is said to belong to a Malay warrior from the age of the Malacca Sultanate. According to the Malay Annals (Sejarah Melayu), Hang Jebat was the champion of justice who died a tragic death in the hands of a friend he supported. He was one of the five great warriors during the reign of Sultan Mansur Shah (1456-1477). The other four were Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat, Hang Lekiu and Hang Lekir.
When they were young boys, they learned the martial arts of silat. The sultan was so impressed with their skills that he offered them positioned in his court. Their lives took a turn when they saved the life of the Bendahara (equivalent to today's Prime Minister) of Malacca, Tun Perak. Hang Tuah was the Sultan's favourite, and he bestowed on him many gifts. One of them was the keris Taming Sari, said to possess supernatural powers.
