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Ibrahim Shah of Johor

d. 1685

Sultan of Johor-Pahang

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About Ibrahim Shah of Johor

Ibrahim Shah of Johor was a sovereign.

Paduka Sri Sultan Ibrahim Shah Zilu'llah fil'Alam Khalifat ul-Muminin ibni al-Marhum Yam Tuan Muda Raja Bajau was the Sultan of Johor from the Malacca-Johor Dynasty who reigned from 1677 to 1685. He was the only known son of the Yamtuan Muda of Pahang, Raja Bajau and became Sultan of Johor-Pahang-Riau-Lingga following the death of his cousin Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah III of Johor.

In 1678, Laksamana Tun Abdul Jamil persuaded Ibrahim Shah to move the capital of the empire to Riau in order to effectively suppress Jambi's forces, who years prior sacked the old capital of Batu Sawar. Jambi was finally subdued in 1679. In 1681, Johor's forces assisted Jambi, now its vassal, in defeating Palembang and its Bugis allies.

Although Ibrahim Shah wanted to return to Johor Lama towards the end of his reign, he was persuaded against this by the family of Laksamana Tun Abdul Jamil, who grew very powerful in the mainland while the Sultan was away in Riau.

Ibrahim Shah died at Riau on 16 February 1685, poisoned by three of his wives, having had one son by his third wife, who succeeded him as Mahmud Shah II.

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Important facts

Occupation
Nationality
Johor Sultanate
Positions held
Sultan of Johor

Family & relationships

Parent
Raja Bajau

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ibrahim Shah of Johor?

Sultan of Johor-Pahang

When did Ibrahim Shah of Johor die?

Ibrahim Shah of Johor died on 16 February 1685 in Riau.

What was Ibrahim Shah of Johor's occupation?

Ibrahim Shah of Johor was a sovereign.

What nationality was Ibrahim Shah of Johor?

Ibrahim Shah of Johor's recorded nationality: Johor Sultanate.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Ibrahim Shah of Johor

Β· Wikidata: Q24943673

Β· DBpedia: Ibrahim Shah of Johor

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