Who is Parameswara from When China Ruled the Seas: The Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405-1433 and what is their importance?

Parameswara is the ruler of Malacca was named Parameswara. He had been driven out of Sumatra for his rebellious actions against the Javanese overlord of Palembang. Despite the ruler's internal conflicts, Zheng He ultimately was able to establish good trade relations with Malacca.