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KOTA KUBANG LABU: THE HISTORICAL OLD KELANTAN CAPITAL CITY
credit to : Ida RohaniKota Kubang Labu is one of the old Kelantan capital city and among the first city establish in Kelantan. It was located near the side of kelantan river and in Tumpat district. This city has the width and length about a mile. Kota Kubang Labu have two wall which are outside and the inside wall that will protect the city from enemy. The outside wall was made by strong wood and soil with the height of 20 feet and having a hole to put the artillery and guns. At the upper side, it is made by stone which have a space to shoot and spear launcher. On the other hand, the inside wall were made by wood but less strong than the outside wall to protect castle and the other administration building in it.In 1698, the queen of Patani, Raja Mas Kelantan, had divided Kelantan to two regions which are the west and the east. The West Kelantan was given to Tuan Sulong who is the son of Wan Daim. Stating at that time, Tuan Sulong had developed a centre of administration at Kota Kubang Labu. Meanwhile, East Kelantan still under the power of Raja Sakti 2 which centre at Pengkalan Datu. However, Raja Sakti 2 were not really satisfied with the decision of the Queen of Patani. At 1713,...