The Laksamana is a position within the armed forces, similar to the position of admiral in Malay people sultanates and present-day Malaysia
Malacca Sultanate
The Laksamana in Malacca Sultanate is in charge for the sea security of the Sultanate and most importantly the China-India trade route within the Straits of Malacca, the lifeline of the Empire. He is in full command of the Malaccan fleet outranked only by the Bendahara and the Sultan. Malacca's most famous Laksamana is Hang Tuah.
See also
- Bendahara
- Penghulu Bendahari
- Syahbandar
- Temenggung
