Cik Siti Wan Kembang

                       Cik Siti Wan Kembang

Cik Siti Wan Kembang is the legendary queen regnant over a region in the east coast of  Peninsular Malaysia, which is now 

eccompassed with Kelantan state. She is believed to have ruled in the 16th century. Cik Siti was famous for her beauty and wisdom. She is descendant from the royal lineage of Champa-Kelantan-Pattani. She was also known as a warrior princess and was said to be able to enter battle on horseback with a sword with an army of female horseriders. It was said that she and her adopted daughter, Puteri Saadong had mystical powers. A pair of muntjacs --- being the queen's favourite pet --- is depicted in Kelantan's state emblem to represent her prominence in the state's rich history.

Background

According to certain historical records, Cik Siti Wan Kembang was born in 1585. Her parents were Raja Ahmad and Cik Banun, both of royal lineage. Raja Ahmad was crowned Ruler of Kelantan in 1584. However, Raja Ahmad died in 1589, when the princess was only 4 years old. Therefore, Raja Hussein of Johor was made Regent of Kelantan. Cik Siti Wan Kembang ascended to the throne of Kelantan in 1610 upon the death of Raja Hussein. She was said to have resided in Gunung Chinta Wangsa, Ule Kelantan, located approximately 40 km from Kuala Krai. Cik Siti never married, and therefore never had children of her own. She adopted Puteri Saadong as her daughter. Puteri Saadong was the princess of the ruler of Jembal, whom Cik Siti had close ties with.