The founding of Brunei

From the Chinese records, we know that the Chinese called the ruler of Po-ni, Ma-ha-mo-sha in 1371. Historians believe that this was Awang Alak Betatar. The Founding of Brunei can be traced back to a story of Awang Alak Betatar and his 13 brothers.This is the story:

Long ago,Awang Alak Betatar and his 13 brothers lived in Garang.One day,he was called by his brothers for a meeting.The meetung was about to moved to another place.A week later,his brothers began to search for a new place and they find a comfortable place called Butir.Then the brothers went back home to tell him that they just found new place.Awang Alak Betatar agreed with them.A week later,Awang Alak Betatar and his brothers went to Butir and they began to clearing the area.Then they set up their own house and Awang Alak Betatar became the first ruler of Brunei.

History for Brunei Darussalam: Sharing Our past
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