What is the former name of Jakarta?
The former name of Jakarta was Sunda Kelapa. It was founded by the Sundanese Hindu Kingdom of Pajajaran in the late 15th century. The port served as the capital of the kingdom.
The name Sunda Kelapa means “kelapa (coconut) of Sunda (West Java)”. The port was located at the estuary of the Ciliwung River. It was an important port in the archipelago, and served as the main port of the Sundanese kingdom.
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