Islam and state in Sumatra: a study of seventeenth-century Aceh

In: Islamic history and civilization. Studies and texts, v. 48

Abstract

This work looks at the Islamic character of the Acehnese state in the 17th century. It examines not only its Islamic institutions but also its political culture and policies towards Islam. It includes a comparison of Aceh with other Islamic states in the region, especially Melaka and Mataram.