The city was founded in 1605 by Dato Mogol, a Persian Muslim who recognized Siamese suzerainty and paid tribute to Ayuthaya; from its inception it was designated a duty-free port and vied with the neighboring Sultanate of Pattani for trade.
The city was founded in 1605 by Dato Mogol. Dato Mogol was a Persian Muslim. This Persian Muslim recognized Siamese suzerainty. This Persian Muslim paid tribute to Ayuthaya. It was designated a duty-free port. This was from its inception. It was vied with the neighboring Sultanate of Pattani for trade. This was from its inception.