<P> Sang Nila Utama is a Srivijaya prince from Palembang said to have founded the Kingdom of Singapura in 1299 . His official title adopted upon his coronation , was Sri Maharaja Sang Utama Parameswara Batara Sri Tri Buana , which can be translated as `` Central Lord King of the Three Worlds '' . The `` Three Worlds '' may refer to the three realms of the universe -- the heaven of the gods , the world of humans , and the underworld of demons . A few early kings in South East Asia had used the title Sri Tri Buana or `` Lord of the Three Worlds '' . He died in 1347 ; his son , Paduka Seri Wikrama Wira succeeded him . The account of his life is given in the Malay Annals . However , the historicity of the events as given in the Malay Annals is debated by scholars , and some believe that Sang Nila Utama may be a mythical person . </P>
<P> Sang Nila Utama is a Srivijaya prince from Palembang said to have founded the Kingdom of Singapura in 1299 . His official title adopted upon his coronation , was Sri Maharaja Sang Utama Parameswara Batara Sri Tri Buana , which can be translated as `` Central Lord King of the Three Worlds '' . The `` Three Worlds '' may refer to the three realms of the universe -- the heaven of the gods , the world of humans , and the underworld of demons . A few early kings in South East Asia had used the title Sri Tri Buana or `` Lord of the Three Worlds '' . He died in 1347 ; his son , Paduka Seri Wikrama Wira succeeded him . The account of his life is given in the Malay Annals . However , the historicity of the events as given in the Malay Annals is debated by scholars , and some believe that Sang Nila Utama may be a mythical person . </P>
when did sang nila utama came to singapore
when did sang nila utama came to singapore
1299
1299