Nassaruddin
| Nasaruddin نصر الدِّين | |
|---|---|
| Marhum Di Kianggeh | |
| 15th Sultan of Brunei | |
| Reign | 1690–1710 |
| Predecessor | Muhyiddin |
| Successor | Hussin Kamaluddin |
| House | Bolkiah |
| Father | Pengiran Muda Besar Abdullah |
| Mother | Pengiran Anak Puteri Besar |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
Nasruddin was the 15th Sultan of Brunei who ruled from 1690 until 1710.[1] He succeeded his uncle, Muhyiddin as Sultan of Brunei upon the latter's death in 1690.
Background
His Highness was the son of Pengiran Muda Besar Abdullah, the son of Sultan Abdul Jalilul Akbar and Pengiran Anak Puteri Besar, the daughter of Sultan Abdul Hakkul Mubin. Thus, he was the grandson of Sultan Abdul Jalilul Akbar and Sultan Abdul Hakkul Mubin.
Accession to the Throne
Sultan Nasruddin's father, Pengiran Muda Besar Abdullah, was the eldest son of Sultan Abdul Jalilul Akbar.[2] Being the first son, Pengiran Muda Besar Abdullah was expected to succeed. However, he did not have the opportunity to rule Brunei. Instead, his younger brother, Sultan Abdul Jalilul Jabbar succeeded their father in 1659. When Sultan Muhyiddin died in 1690, his heir was only 11 years old at that time.[2] As Nasruddin's father was the first son of Sultan Abdul Jalilul Akbar, Nasruddin was installed as the 15th Sultan of Brunei.
Reign
Dato Godam
During his rule a prince from Pagaruyung, Raja Umar or Dato Godam visited Brunei. Dato Godam was greatly favored by the monarch due to his intelligence and experience in administration. As a result, with his expertise Dato Godam was recruited by the court to act as an advisor to the Sultan. According to oral traditions, Dato Godam was adored by Sultan Nassaruddin. This was because he was very impressed with Dato Godam's sincerity, capability, and guidance.[4]
When Dato Godam's father, Datu Bendahara Harun of Minangkabau, Pagaruyung, sent envoys to trace him and finally discovered him in Brunei, Dato Godam was ordered to return to his homeland. When the envoys received an audience with Sultan Nassaruddin at Lapau explaining that Dato Godam had to return in order to succeed his father, the Sultan was reluctant. Finally, the Sultan agreed to permit Dato Godam and his eldest son Manteri Uban (Abdul Rahman) to return. Nevertheless, Dato Godam's second son, Manteri Puteh (Dato Said) stayed.
When Dato Godam was about to depart, Sultan Nassaruddin promised him that he and the next rulers of Brunei would give rewards and privileges to the descendants of Dato Godam.[5] It was from here that some of the descendants of Dato Godam were given the 'Manteri' title by the next successors of the Sultan of Brunei. Some of his descendants continued to serve the administration of the sultanate.
Death
His Highness died in 1710. He was buried at Makam Diraja Kianggeh.[1] After his death, he was known as 'Marhum Di Kianggeh'. He was succeeded by his cousin Sultan Hussin Kamaluddin.
References
- 1 2 "Sejarah Sultan-Sultan Brunei" (PDF). Hmjubliemas.gov.bn. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- 1 2 Umar, Jamil (2008). Dato Godam. Bandar Seri Begawan: Pusat Sejarah Brunei. p. 4. ISBN 99917-34-37-6.
- ↑ "brunei6". www.royalark.net. Archived from the original on 2017-07-02.
- ↑ Umar, Jamil (2008). Dato Godam. Bandar Seri Begawan: Pusat Sejarah Brunei. p. 6. ISBN 99917-34-37-6.
- ↑ Umar, Jamil (2008). Dato Godam. Bandar Seri Begawan: Pusat Sejarah Brunei. p. 8. ISBN 99917-34-37-6.
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| Preceded by Muhyiddin |
Sultan of Brunei 1690–1710 |
Succeeded by Hussin Kamaluddin |
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