Traditional palaces of the Peninsular west coast
Istana Seri Menanti in Negeri Sembilan is one of the few remaining timber palaces in Malaysia.
In feudal Malay society, the istana—the residence or palace of the sultan or raja—was of paramount importance. Not only was it the place where the sultan lived, but it was also the centre of learning, culture and the arts.The populace looked to it for guidance in almost all aspects of their lives, as well as protection from their enemies. In the construction of istana, the traditional Malay house post-and-beam method was used but on a grander scale.
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