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The Sultan of Brunei is the monarchical head of state of Brunei and head of government in his capacity as prime minister of Brunei. [1] Since independence from the British in 1984, only one sultan has reigned, though the royal institution dates back to the 14th century. [ 2 ]
In commemoration of this milestone, Besar Sagap composed a song named "Ibu Kota Nan Indah" with lyrics by Abdul Wahab Mohamed. [20] On 1 January 1984, at midnight, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah declared Brunei to be an independent nation. [21] Three booming cries of "Allahuakbar," [22] led by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, signalled the start of the ...
Bahasa Indonesia: Seorang Sultan Brunei yang diilustrasikan dalam Buku Petualangan Ferdinand Magellan tahun 1879. Diduga orang di sebelah kanan yang menunggangi gajah adalah Sultan Bolkiah, karena anak buah Magellan sedang melihat orang di sebelah kanan dan bukan orang di kiri.
The Malay sultans of Pontianak, Samarinda and Banjarmasin, treated the Sultan of Brunei as their leader. The true nature of Brunei's relationship with other Malay sultanates of coastal Borneo and the Sulu Archipelago is still a subject of study, as to whether it was a vassal state, an alliance, or just a ceremonial relationship. Other regional ...
However, these states were eventually restored to Brunei after Sultan Muhammad Shah wed a princess of Johor. [13] Local customs, recorded in the Syair Awang Semaun and the Salasilah Raja-Raja Brunei, state that Awang Alak Betatar turned to Islam in order to marry Puteri Dayang Pingai, [2] the daughter of the Sultan of
Sharif Ali (died c. 1432) or commonly known as Sultan Berkat (the Blessed Sultan), [2] [3] [4] was the sultan of Brunei from 1408 until 1425. He ascended the Brunei throne in 1425, succeeding his father-in-law, Sultan Ahmad, who had no male heir. He significantly strengthened Islam in Brunei through his various measures. His efforts not only ...
The Royal Mausoleum [1] (Malay: Kubah Makam Diraja) [2] in Batu Satu, Bandar Seri Begawan, is a significant historical and cultural landmark in Brunei. [3] Located along the Brunei River, it lies beyond Kampong Ayer and on the route from Bandar Seri Begawan to the Istana Nurul Iman. [4]
Mariam became the second wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in a secret ceremony on 28 October 1981. Her marriage to the Sultan was initially met with strong disapproval from the Sultan's father, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, primarily because Mariam was a commoner of mixed heritage and not of pure Malay descent.