Built in 1459, the well was commissioned by Sultan Mansur Shah for his bride, the Ming Dynasty princess Hang Li Poh, and her 500 attendants. It served as the primary freshwater source for the town and was famously known for never running dry, even during severe droughts. Due to its strategic importance, the well became a site of conflict during colonial shifts: Portuguese Era (1511): After the Portuguese captured Melaka, local warriors reportedly poisoned the well, leading to the deaths of hundreds of invaders. Dutch Era (1677): The Dutch recognized its value and fortified it with high walls and a guardhouse to prevent further poisoning and ensure their water supply. Modern Legend: Today, it is a popular wishing well; local tradition suggests that anyone who tosses a coin into the well or drinks its water (though no longer potable) is destined to return to Melaka.