Meet Malahayati, the Muslim admiral who made history as the "First Female Commander" in the world Malahayati, also known as Keumalahayati, was a trailblazing Muslim woman who became the first female admiral in the world. Born in the 15th century in the Aceh Sultanate, she came from a family of respected admirals and was determined to follow in their footsteps. The Rise of Keumalahayati Keumalahayati was born into a noble family with a strong military background. Her father, Admiral Mahmud Syah, was a respected naval officer, and her grandfather was Sultan Salahuddin...