Gurun

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Gurun is a mukim in Kuala Muda District, Kedah, Malaysia. "Gurun" in English means desert, however the town does not resemble in the slightest the meaning of its English translation. Rather, it derived its name from the word "gerun", which means terrify or "kurun" meaning elephant in the Siamese dialect. These words are associated with an incident during the reign of King Ekataat’s grandsons, Sultan Jaafar Mad Azam Syah, Sultan of the Islamic State of Ayutthia, who was killed in 1876 by the invading Thai armies when they crushed his body using an elephant. This incident took place behind the current Gurun Police Station. ()

Local name: Gurun, Kedah Population: 16 thous.Coordinates: 5°48'45"N, 100°28'44"E

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Gurun – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bujang Valley, Mount Jerai.

6.8 miSW
Hindu temple ruins
Bujang Valley
173 min walk • Bujang Valley, located in the state of Kedah, Malaysia, stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Southeast Asia. This archaeological site, often considered as one of the earliest and most significant ancient civilizations in the region, offers a glimpse...
4.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Jerai
107 min walk • Mount Jerai, formerly Kedah Peak, is a mountain in Kedah, Malaysia with the height of 3,854 feet. Within Kedah itself, the mountain stands at the border of Kuala Muda and Yan districts.