Husin Kamaluddin of Brunei

Husin Kamaluddin ibnu Muhammad Ali (died ) or also known as Sultan Kamaluddin Malik Al Dzahir, was the 16th Sultan of Brunei. Following his death, he was posthumously given the title of Marhum Di Luba as he lives at Luba. He is descended from the 12th Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Muhammad Ali, as the second son. The nation flourished during his rule, food was easily obtained, and he also introduced Brunei pitis, the nation's first unit of money.

Background

The 1783 London publication, "Oriental Repertory, Vol. I," by Alexander Dalrymple, provided a crucial English source for the name Husin (Usseen) of Sultan Husin Kamaluddin, who was previously only identified as Sultan Kamaluddin in the Genealogy of the Sultans of Brunei. This source supported the notion that there is a solid historical foundation for the occasional usage of Husin Kamaluddin's name. As a consequence, the source genuinely validates every study finding the Brunei History Centre has produced throughout the years about the Sultanate of Brunei.

Early life After his father and siblings were massacred, which led to the outbreak of the Bruneian civil war, Husin Kamaluddin, the younger of Sultan Muhammad Ali's two baby sons, was spared. The Islamic aqidah was propagated by him, who studied diligently. All of his efforts were focused on the hereafter, which he preferred.

Reign

First reign (1710–1730) Husin Kamaluddin first ascended the throne in 1710 succeeding his cousin, Sultan Nasruddin and ruled until his abdication in 1730. The Sultan continued the usage of Brunei pitis. Also in 1730, he regained lost Sarawak Proper from Sambas which was lost in 1609.

Second reign (1737–1740) Seven years after his coronation, Sultan Muhammad Alauddin died when his heir apparent was still a baby in 1737. Husin Kamaluddin was adamant about denying his successors the crown, claiming Sultan Muhyiddin's lineage deserved it more for their efforts during the Bruneian civil war. Following this, Pengiran Anak Untong, his son moved to Sabah and made his home on the land that his father had given him, known as Dumpil Meruntum.

Personal life Several princesses, rather than a single prince, were part of Sultan Husin Kamaluddin's lineage, resulting in his direct descendants being unable to inherit the throne. Pengiran Anak Badaruddin Legend has it that Sultan Husin Kamaluddin enjoyed going fishing with the locals along the Brunei River's upper banks, particularly in the region along the river that runs upstream to the Makam di Luba. He would frequently bring what was known as tubal wood, which was later called pupuh-pupuh and kept in a tin.

Tomb

The Tomb of Sultan Husin Kamaluddin, also called Makam di Luba (because of its location on the island of Pulau Luba, which divides the Damuan River from the Brunei River), is situated in Kampong Bunut Perpindahan. The bridge, which was constructed to facilitate tomb visits, is frequently the center of attention for fishermen. In addition, the proboscis monkey, a type of monkey, lives in the marshy areas of Luba Island. The tomb has since been under the protection of the Antiquities and Treasure Trove Act, 1967 revised 1984, 1990 and 2002.

Suit of armour A mystery suit of armour was discovered in Raja Aini Rahman's residence in 2004. The then 66-year-old retiree claimed she had to protect the artifact and give it back to its owner, but she would not elaborate on how the armour got into her possession. The chain mail armor, which included a helmet and one gauntlet, was confirmed by Muzium Negara in 2014, according to Raja Aini. In response to questions from NST, a spokesperson at Muzium Negara stated that the study just described the artifacts and did not determine their validity. According to the story, the helmet and gauntlet were embellished with pitis and a combination of six materials, including rubies, gold, silver, copper, iron, and tin, were used to make the armour.

Raja Aini said that after engaging brokers, she was unable to return the armour to Brunei. In 2007, she said, a delegation from Brunei led by a man she called Pehin Jamil Al-Sufri examined the armour. She mentioned that in 2007, a team from Brunei consisting of specialists in history, Jawi, jewelry, and armor verified the authenticity of the armour. She pleaded with the Bruneian authorities to retrieve the armour in time for Ramadan. On 14 April 2022, family friend Aina Belle posted an update on Instagram Story, stating, "Brunei officials have now contacted us. I sincerely appreciate your support, everyone."