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Ahmad Shah of Malacca

d. 1513

Sultan of the Malacca Sultanate

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About Ahmad Shah of Malacca

Sultan Ahmad Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Shah (died 1513) was the de facto Sultan of Malacca from 1511 to 1513.

The son of Sultan Mahmud Shah, Ahmad Shah's rule began in 1511 when his father stepped aside, and ended in 1513 when he died during the kingdom's war with Portugal. His religious advisor was Sadar Jahan, who accompanied him to face the Portuguese attack that destroyed the city in 1511. His father stabbed him after failing to conquer Malacca. He was succeeded by his father.

Sultan Ahmad Shah was also involved in the myth of the Mount Ledang princess, where the princess had requested from the Sultan of Malacca, among other things, a bowl of the sultan's young son's, and hence Ahamad's, blood in order to marry her.

There is also another account regarding how Ahmad Shah was in charge despite not being officially appointed as ruler to cover up for his father's escape with Tun Teja alongside Hang Tuah to the Indian Ocean.

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Important facts

Died
1513
Nationality
Malacca sultanate
Positions held
Sultan of Malacca

Family & relationships

Parent
Mahmud Shah of Malacca

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ahmad Shah of Malacca?

Sultan of the Malacca Sultanate

When did Ahmad Shah of Malacca die?

Ahmad Shah of Malacca died in 1513.

What nationality was Ahmad Shah of Malacca?

Ahmad Shah of Malacca's recorded nationality: Malacca sultanate.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ahmad Shah of Malacca

· Wikidata: Q25483334

· DBpedia: Ahmad Shah of Malacca

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