| dc.description.abstract | Admiral Malahayati is recognized as the world's first female admiral who not
only led the Inong Balee troops in naval battles against the Portuguese and Dutch,
but also played a critical role in strengthening Aceh's diplomatic relations with
foreign powers. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with a
historical approach to understand the social, political, and military context during
the reign of the Aceh Sultanate. Data were collected through literature studies,
including historical books, scholarly article, and ancient documents that record
Malahayati's legacy. The findings reveal that Admiral Malahayati achieved
remarkable feats in the military field including the defeat of Cornelis de Houtman,
the fortification of Aceh's maritime defenses and her significant role in diplomacy
with colonial powers such as the Dutch. Through her leadership, Malahayati
demonstrated that women can hold strategic roles in defending national
sovereignty. This study concludes that Admiral Malahayati is a symbol of
Indonesian women's strength, who transcended gender barriers of her time and
made substantial contributions to safeguarding Aceh's sovereignty amidst colonial
threats. This research is expected to broaden the understanding of women's roles
in the nation's history and inspire the younger generation to learn more about often
overlooked historical figures. | en_US |
