‘The ruler of Guha’ is an epithet in the Hikayat Malem Dagang for the European enemy. ‘They also allude to him not only as ruler of Malacca, but also occasionally by way of variety as the ruler of Guha, which latter name refers to Goa the chief settlement of the Portuguese in India.’ After the battle, ‘the fleet now sails to Guha. Here the inquisitive king of Acheh wishes to have a look at the country, but is restrained by Malem Dagang, who reminds him of the perils predicted by his consort.’ This may be explained by the fact that the Portuguese disappeared from the Achehnese field of vision while the Dutch came to represent European danger.
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The Achehnese, Vol. II, by Dr. C. Snouck Hurgronje, translated by A.W.S. O’Sullivan, indexed by R.J. Wilkinson. Leyden: E.J. Brill, 1906.