Siti Wan Kembang

Che Siti Wan Kembang (Kelantanese: Che' Siti Wey Kembey, Jawi: چئ سيتي وان كمبڠ‎) was a legendary queen who reigned over a region on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, now located within the Malaysian state of Kelantan. She ruled in 1610–1667.

Che Siti was famous for her wisdom and descended from the royalty of Champa, Kelantan and Pattani.

She was known as a warrior queen and engaged in battle on horseback with a sword accompanied by an army of female horseriders. It was said that she and her adopted daughter Puteri Saadong possessed mystical powers.

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