rhowens:

_{Hang Tuah’s deep loyalty to and popularity with the sultan led to rumors being circulated that Hang Tuah was having an illicit affair with one of the sultan’s lady-in-waiting. The sultan sentenced Hang Tuah to death without trial for the alleged offence. The death sentence was never carried out, however, because Hang Tuah’s executioner went against the sultan’s orders and hid Hang Tuah in a remote region of Melaka. Believing that Hang Tuah was dead, murdered unjustly by the king he served, Hang Jebat avenged his childhood friend’s death. Hang Jebat’s revenge allegedly became a furious rebellion against the sultan. The sultan was unable to stop him, as none of the warriors dared to challenge the more ferocious and skilled Hang Jebat. The executioner then informed the sultan that the only man able to stop Hang Jebat, Hang Tuah, was still alive. The executioner recalled Hang Tuah from his hiding place and the warrior was given full amnesty by the Sultan and instructed to kill Hang Jebat. After seven grueling days of fighting, Hang Tuah was able to kill Hang Jebat, completing his sultan’s order.}