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Which empire divided into the sultanates of Johor and Riau-Lingga?

  • Johor-Riau Empire

  • Malacca Sultanate

  • Aceh Sultanate

  • Srivijaya Empire

Answer

The Johor-Riau Empire divided into the sultanates of Johor and Riau-Lingga due to internal strife. This division became permanent when the British arrived in the Malay Peninsula.
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