South East Asian Trips

The first reference of the history of Singapore is found in a Chinese article that belongs to the 3rd century. In this article Singapore has been referred to as Pu - Lo- Chung, which means an island that is nestled at the end of the peninsula. However it started to gain some importance as a nation only during the reign of the Prince Parameswara, the ruler of the Shri Vijayan Empire during the 14th century. It evolved as one of the most important ports but could not continue its status as a port as the Portuguese demolished it in the year 1963. So far as the history of modern Singapore is concerned, it has strong links with the year1819. It was Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles who constructed a British Port on this island. During the British Rule it evolved as a crucial trading center for India and China.

Japan conquered Singapore at the time of the World War II. After the end of the World War II, the chances were that Singapore would merge with the Federation of the Malay and would be henceforth known as Malaysia. This was not to be and the reason for it is the disputes that arose between Malaysia' s Alliance Party and the People's Action Party of Singapore. The result of this dispute was that Singapore in the year 1965 on the 9th of August emerged as an independent nation. It is now one of the most flourishing nations of the world. To know more about the History of Singapore browse through the following links.

Pre-Colonial Times

Historical Buildings

Founding of Singapore

Founders of Singapore

The Various Settlements on the Straits of Singapore

Establishment of the Self Government of Singapore

Independence of Singapore

Singapore and World War II

Singapore and Malaysian Relations

The Development and the Present Status of Singapore in the World

Chronological Index of the History of Singapore