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About Kota TinggiKota Tinggi is a town in the Kota Tinggi District, Johor. It is about 42 km to the northeast of Johor Bahru. The town has been a Malay settlement since the 17th century, when several attempts to establish a successor state to the Sultanate of Malacca was attempted by Sultan Mahmud Shah, the last Sultan of Malacca and his descendants. As cross reference, read also the History of Johor.Places such as Pekan Tua, Batu Sawar, Makam Tauhid and Johor Lama, all a short distance from Kota Tinggi town, where at various times the early capitals of the Kingdom of Johor. There are still several historical Malay tombs to be found in Kota Tinggi, the most famous being the Tomb of Sultan Mahmud Shah II in Kampung Makam, on the east side of Kota Tinggi. Sultan Mahmud Shah II 1685-1699) was the last sultan of the Malacca Sultanate line. A cruel ruler, Sultan Mahmud Shah II was eventually murdered by his own admiral, Laksamana Megat Sri Rama, while he was seated in his dais, earning him the unfortunate title of Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang (Sultan Mahmud Who Died on the Royal Litter). Laksamana Megat Sri Rama himself was entombed at Kampung Kelantan, on the west side of Kota Tinggi. The location of Kota Tinggi on the banks of Johor River, one of the widest rivers in the state, puts it in a precarious position. In November-December 2006, Kota Tinggi was severely affected by a big flood that hit Johor as well as Malacca, Pahang and Negri Sembilan. Tourist Attractions and Sights in Kota Tinggi* Sights of considerable significance** Sights of major significance Getting thereKota Tinggi can be reached using Route 3 from Johor Bahru. There are also regular ferry services between Kota Tinggi and Changi in Singapore.Map of Kota TinggiView Kota Tinggi in a larger map |
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