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Malaysia, as successor to the Malacca sultanate whose treasure the cargo was.

Malaysia, as successor to the Malacca sultanate whose treasure the cargo was.

Still possibleAnswers 1 questionPublished0

Where it stands

Still possibleIts tests haven't settled it: one piece of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Malaysia's claim is recognised in any agreement on the cargo.

What would rule it out

  • No recognition of a successor-state claim to plundered cargo.

Evidence 1 for · none against

The questions it answers

Most likelyPortugal, as flag state of a royal vessel, under the 2001 Convention's rules and sovereign immunity

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Malaysia, as successor to the Malacca sultanate whose treasure the cargo was. [Answer ANS0D2BHQ760XC6]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D2BHQ760XC6
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