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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 ]
Several national festivities have taken place at this palace, including notably when Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah was born there on 15 July 1946, [9] [10] Prince Mohamed Bolkiah on 29 August 1948, [11] and Princess Masna Bolkiah on 6 September 1948. [12] In 1947, the lower part of the building was used as a private office by then Sultan Omar Ali. [7]
Pengiran Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien was born at Istana Kota, Kampong Sultan Lama, Brunei Town on 23 September 1914. [a] [2] He was the seventh child out of ten of Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II and Raja Isteri Fatimah.
The eldest son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit, he is the 29th sultan to ascend to the Bruneian throne, following the abdication of his father in 1967. The sultan has been ranked among the wealthiest individuals in the world.
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 ...
The Istana Kota Manggalela (English: Kota Manggalela Palace), also known as Istana Manggalela, [1] is one of the temporary official residences of the then Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III. [2] The palace is located at Jalan Maulana, Kuala Belait, Belait District, Brunei.
The Istana Darul Hana (English: Darul Hana Palace) is one of the few remaining palaces in Brunei which notably, [1] is the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III from 1951 to 1987. The palace is located on a hill at Kilometre 3 of Jalan Tutong in Kampong Tumasek, Brunei–Muara District, Brunei. [2] [3] It is sometimes referred to as ...
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 ...