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Sultan Mudzafar Shah I

d. 1179

Sultan of Kedah

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About Sultan Mudzafar Shah I

Paduka Sri Sultan Mudzaffar Shah I (Jawi: ; died 27 July 1179), styled Phra Ong Mahawangsa was a legendary king and was said to be the first sultan of Kedah, according to the Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa. He was the last Hindu king of Langkasuka, styled Sri Paduka Maharaja Durbar Raja before his accession. After his conversion to Islam, he later became the founder of the Kedah Sultanate.

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Important facts

Died
1179, Kedah Sultanate
Nationality
Kedah Sultanate
Positions held
Sultan of Kedah, King of Kadaram
Also known as
Durbar Raja II

Family & relationships

Child
Mu'adzam Shah of Kedah
Parent
Dharmawira of Sriwijaya

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sultan Mudzafar Shah I?

Sultan of Kedah

When did Sultan Mudzafar Shah I die?

Sultan Mudzafar Shah I died in 1179 in Kedah Sultanate.

What nationality was Sultan Mudzafar Shah I?

Sultan Mudzafar Shah I's recorded nationality: Kedah Sultanate.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sultan Mudzafar Shah I

· Wikidata: Q4251706

· DBpedia: Mudzaffar Shah I of Kedah

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