ASNS2661 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Port Of Kolkata, Rambutan, Private Ship
Document Summary
After the death of the king of siam the last ruler of singapura began to compel ships that they should no longer go to singapura-singapura became empty of merchants. Singapore must have declined during the 15th century. If parameswara had not been caught by surprise in the 1397 attack, it is possible singapore"s assent would not have been so late in coming. Singapore had really been on the scene all along, displaying signs of its future potential during the ancient silk road. As british imperialism took hold, malaya became singapore"s hinterland instead of sumatra and. In 1911 singapore"s imports were worth almost 40 million pounds, exports 46 million pounds a big trade surplus with the world. Harbour board became one of the largest employers in singapore in the early 20 th century. Post wwii: decolonization, new political boundaries caused major disruptions in asia. The partition of bengal during indian independence in 1947 caused a major setback to kolkata port city.