Ancient women are often marginalized in history. Besides prohibited to participate in politics, activities that can be done Eve is also limited. However, there is a figure of great women in the history of Indonesia. His name is Keumalahayati, or better known as Admiral Malahayati from Aceh.
In historical records, Malahayati is the world's first marine admiral. He was described as a warlord of the Sultanate of Aceh who was able to conquer the Dutch navy fleet and the Portuguese (Portugal) in the 16th century AD.
Malahayati is the daughter of Admiral Mahmud Shah bin Laksamana Muhammad Said Shah. While his grandfather was the son of Sultan Salahuddin Syah who led Aceh in 1530-1539.
No wonder then Malahayati was familiar with the navy world. Before leading the battle, he was educated in military academy and deepened marine science in Baital Makdis or Aceh Army Education Center.