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Kubah Makam Di Raja
The Royal Brunei Mausoleum ( ms, Kubah Makam Diraja Brunei) is a Royal Mausoleum of Brunei located at Jalan Tutong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The Mausoleum is the main resting place and burial ground for several Sultans of Brunei and members of the Royal Family. The Royal Mausoleum was opened during the reign of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin I who later became the first monarch to be buried in the Mausoleum when he died in 1795. Before the establishment of the Royal Mausoleum, the past Sultans of Brunei were buried at Kianggeh Muslim Cemetery, Luba Royal Mausoleum, Pulau Chermin Royal Cemetery and Tanjong Kindana Royal Mausoleum. Architecture The large domed mausoleum building atop of a hill overlooking Kampong Ayer was built during the reign of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III in 1965. The building's architecture is a combination of Islamic, Modern and local Malay styles. Beside the main mausoleum, there were also 3 smaller domed mausoleum around the compound. *The mauso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB; Jawi: بندر سري بڬاوان; ) is the capital city of Brunei. It is officially a municipal area () with an area of and an estimated population of 100,700 as of 2007. It is part of Brunei-Muara District, the smallest yet most populous district which is home to over 70 per cent of the country's population. It is the country's largest urban centre and nominally the country's only city. The capital is home to Brunei's seat of government, as well as a commercial and cultural centre. It was formerly known as Brunei Town until it was renamed in 1970 in honour of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei and the father of the current Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. The history of Bandar Seri Begawan can be traced back to the establishment of a Malay stilt settlement on the waters of the Brunei River which became the predecessor of Kampong Ayer today. It became the capital of the Bruneian Sultanate from the 16th century onwards, as well as i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdul Momin
Abdul Momin (; ; 1788 – 29 May 1885) was the 24th Sultan of Brunei from 1852 until his death in 1885. Early life He was the son of Pengiran Shahbandar Pengiran Anak Abdul Wahab and grandson of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin I. He was also the brother in law of Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin. Reign (1852-1885) Abdul Momin succeeded his father-in-law Omar Ali Saifuddin II as sultan upon the latter's death in 1852, having previously served as regent for him during his ill health. During Abdul Momin's reign, the teachings of Islam were encouraged and he also sent some Ulama to Makkah. Territorial losses During his reign, many territories were surrendered to James Brooke of Sarawak (White Rajahs); in 1855, seven districts stretching from Samarahan to Rajang were surrendered to James Brooke in the signing of a treaty. On 26 November 1856, the British signed a treaty with Sultan Abdul Momin to reconfirm the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce signed in 1847. In 1861, Brooke backe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sultans Of Brunei
The sultan of Brunei is the monarchical head of state of Brunei and head of government in his capacity as prime minister of Brunei. Since independence from the British in 1984, only one sultan has reigned, though the royal institution dates back to the 14th century. The sultan of Brunei can be thought of as synonymous with the ruling House of Bolkiah, with generations being traced from the first sultan, temporarily interrupted by the 13th sultan, Abdul Hakkul Mubin, who in turn was deposed by a member of the House of Bolkiah. The sultan's full title is His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. Sultans Uncertainties The earliest historical record of the Sultans of Brunei is not clearly known due to the poor early documentation of Brunei history. In addition there has been an effort to ''Islamise'' the history, with the "official history" not matching up with verifiable foreign sources The ''Batu Tarsilah'' - the genealogical record of the kings of Brun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pengiran Setia Raja Pengiran Hj Jaya Bin Pengiran Hj Rajid
Pengiran Jaya (1925 – 18 October 2009) was a nobleman and the first Brunei local to be appointed as Brunei's Commissioner of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) and appointed as the Brunei High Commissioner to several countries. Notably, he was also a member of the Legislative Council. Career He became the first Brunei police personnel to be sent to United Kingdom in 1956. He was also an appointed member of Brunei Privy Council also a Member of Brunei's Royal Succession Council (Majlis Mesyuarat Mengangkat Raja). In 1963, the acting Head of the Religious Affairs Department awarded the Order of Setia Negara Brunei to Police Superintendent Jaya. On 30 January 1967, he was elected as the deputy commissioner of police, and later was again bestowed the Family Order of Seri Utama by then Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III on 9 August. He was the Bruneian High Commissioner to the London, United Kingdom, Paris, France in 1985, and to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Ambassador to Bang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismail Omar Abdul Aziz
Dr. Awang Haji Ismail bin Omar Abdul Aziz was the first state mufti of Brunei under the Ministry of Religious Affairs office, later State Mufti Office. He was a Malaysian expatriate ulema (a native Johorean Malay) and held many important posts in Johore. He became the State Mufti of Brunei in 1962 under the terms of 3 years. In 1965, he still stayed as the State Mufti until his death in 1994. He died in Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital at Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. He had declared many Fatwas A fatwā ( ; ar, فتوى; plural ''fatāwā'' ) is a legal ruling on a point of Islamic law (''sharia'') given by a qualified '' Faqih'' (Islamic jurist) in response to a question posed by a private individual, judge or government. A jurist i ... during those years, one of which was the banning of selling alcoholic drinks. Thus, he was well known among the Muslims in the region as The Sunni Defender. References State Muftis of Brunei 1911 births Mala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Azim Of Brunei
Prince Haji 'Abdul 'Azim of Brunei ( ms, Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Haji 'Abdul 'Azim; 29 July 1982 – 24 October 2020) was the second-born prince of Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei. He was fourth in line to succeed the throne of Brunei until his death on 24 October 2020. Early life and education Prince Azim was born in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on 29 July 1982. He was the second-born child of the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam. He was educated at International School Brunei, Raffles Institution, and Oxford Brookes University. Post-university In 2008, Prince Azim was sent to attend the nine-month officer training course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, but he dropped out after one week. In 2009, he designed unisex weekend bags for MCM. The proceeds went to the Make A Wish Foundation UK, a charity in which he is one of the patrons. In May 2011, at a charity show in Brunei Darussalam, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pengiran Anak Hajah Besar
''Al-Marhumah Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Babu Raja'' Pengiran Anak Hajah Besar (24 September 1928 – 16 October 2016) was the wife of Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam and the mother of Pengiran Anak Saleha, the Queen Consort of Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei. Biography Besar was born on 24 September 1928; her father was Pengiran Anak Metassan. She married Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam in 1943. They had nine children, 37 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Their eldest daughter, Pengiran Anak Saleha, married Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei, who is also her first cousin. Other children also married members of Brunei's royal family. She was very active in community and welfare initiatives in Brunei. Besar died at 5.45am on 16 October 2016 in the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital in Bandar Seri Begawan. She is buried in the Kubah Makam Di Raja. Awards * Star of Honor, Brunei * Medal of Honor, Brunei Honorary degrees * The Most Honorable Maid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Alam Abdul Rahman
''Al Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae' Wal Mashuarah Pengiran Anak Haji'' Mohammad Alam ibni ''Al Marhum Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak'' Abdul Rahman (18 October 1918 – 14 December 1982) was the fourth Speaker of the Brunei Legislative Council, serving from 14 July 1971 until 30 November 1974. He was the father of Pengiran Anak Saleha, the queen consort of Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei. He was also the uncle and father-in-law of the Sultan. He was also a maternal grandfather of Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince. Early life Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam was born on 18 October 1918. His father, Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman, one of the Wazir in Brunei, was a younger brother of Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II, which made him first cousin of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. His sister, Pengiran Anak Damit married Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. Education As the member of the Royal Family, Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam began his informal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Damit Of Brunei
Pengiran Anak Damit binti Abdul Rahman (; 1924 – 13 September 1979) was the Queen consort of Brunei as the wife of the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III. Early life Pengiran Anak Damit was born in 1924, in Brunei Town, Brunei. She is the oldest child of Pengiran Hajah Fatimah binti Radin Haji Hassan and Pengiran Bendahara Sri Maharaja Permasuara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Muda Omar Ali Junied. His father is Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin's grandson. In the palace, she received a private education. Marriage Pengiran Anak Damit was married to her cousin, then Sultan Omar Ali Saiduddien III. The wedding ceremony for took place on 6 September 1941. On 6 June 1951, she was given the title Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri following her husband's accession to the throne of Brunei. Pengiran Anak Damit became Paduka Seri Suri Begawan Raja Pengiran Anak Hajah Damit on 1 August 1968, following the abdication of her spouse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmad Tajuddin
Ahmad Tajuddin Akhazul Khairi Waddien ( Jawi: ; August 22, 1913 – June 4, 1950) was the 27th Sultan of Brunei from 11 September 1924 until his death. After his death in 1950, he was then succeeded by his younger brother Omar Ali Saifuddien. His reign represented the start of a new era in Brunei. The discovery of oil changed the whole course of Brunei's history and enabled faster development in all sectors of the country. The expansion and improvement of formal education and his encouragement of religious education were some of his additional contributions to Brunei Darussalam. Due to the outbreak of the Second World War, it destroyed all the development and infrastructure he has worked on and fought for a quarter of a century. Early life and education Ahmad Tajuddin was born on 22 August 1913 at Istana Pekan in Brunei Town. He was the surviving eldest son to Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II and his wife, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Siti Fatimah, after his older brother, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad Jamalul Alam II
Jamalul Alam II (; ; 1889 – September 11, 1924) was the 26th Sultan of Brunei from 10 May 1906 until his death in 1924. Early life Born in 1889 at Istana Kampong Ayer, Bandar Brunei, he was the eldest surviving son of Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin. Before he became sultan, he was known as Pengiran Muda Bongsu Muhammad Jamalul Alam. Reign (1906-1924) He ascended to the throne at the age of 17 after the death of his father in May 1906. It is notable that he also became the first Sultan of Brunei to speak English. The responsibility of the Sultan was in the hands of the ''Majlis Pemangku Raja'' (Council of Regency). During his reign, he aimed to encourage new developments in agriculture, medicine, and education. Jamalul Alam oversaw several major events such as the first discovery of crude oil was first discovered in the country but not before major oil strikes were made in Seria in 1927. Moreover, his reign was in charge of Brunei during its most impoverished state. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin
Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin (; ; 1825 – 1906) was the 25th Sultan of Brunei from 30 May 1885 to 10 May 1906. Early life Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin was born in 1825 and son to then Sultan Abdul Momin. Before becoming the Sultan, he was one of the four Wazirs (Vizier) in Brunei and was known as Pengiran Temenggong Sahibul Bahar Pengiran Anak Hashim. Reign (1885-1906) Upon his ascension to the throne on 29 May 1885, he decided to not to appoint a replacement for his previous position in office of Pengiran Temenggung which left three other Wazirs, thus improving his income and finances. Dispute over Limbang He faced a challenge from the British North Borneo Company (BNBC) and the Brooke government (White Rajahs) in Sarawak Sarawak (; ) is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia. The largest among the 13 states, with an area almost equal to that of Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak is located in northwest Borneo Island, and is bordered by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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