Bogor, Ancient times women are often marginalized in history. In addition to the banned participation in political activities that can be done any womenfolk are limited. However, there is great female figure in the history of Indonesia. His name was Keumalahayati, or better known Admiral of Keumalahayati origin.
In historical records, Keumalahayati is the world's first sea Admiral. He is described as General of the Sultanate of Aceh who was able to conquer the Netherlands naval fleet and the Portuguese (Portugal) in the 5th century AD.
Keumalahayati is the daughter of Rear Admiral Admiral Muhammad bin Mahmud Syah Said Shah. While his grandfather was a son of Sultan Salahuddin Shah who heads the Aceh at 1530-1539.
Not surprising if then Keumalahayati familiar with the world of the Navy. Before leading the war, he attended the Military Academy and deepen in marine science education center or Makdis is a ghost army of Aceh.
At that time, Keumalahayati met with a young officer who later became a companion of his life. In a war against Portugal in the Gulf Commotion, Aceh successful fleet destroyed the Portuguese soldiers.
However, the battle resulted in around a thousand people in Aceh were killed, including Rear Admiral who was the husband of Keumalahayati.
After the death of her husband, Keumalahayati form a fleet consisting of the widow whose husband died in a battle against the Portuguese. The fleet of his army Inong Balee named Fleet or Widows.
Their home base is located in the Bay of Lamreh, Krueng Raya, Aceh. There are 100 ships with a capacity of 400-500 people. Each ship is equipped with a cannon. In fact, most large ships equipped five cannons. || Liputan6.com