The Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah (

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: ''Darjah Kebesaran Gemilang Sri Mahkota Kedah'') is an honorific order of the

Sultanate of Kedah The Kedah Sultanate (كسلطانن قدح) is a Muslim dynasty located in the Malay Peninsula. It was originally an independent state, but became a British protectorate in 1909. Its monarchy was abolished after it was added to the Malayan Uni ...

History

It was founded by Sultan

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in January 2001.

Classes

It is awarded in three classes:Royal Official Website, Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah
list as of 2003

/ref> * Knight Commander or ''Dato' Wira'' (DGMK) with title ''Dato' Wira'' (''Knight Hero'') * Companion or ''Setia'' (GMK) * Member or ''Ahli'' (AGK)

References

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Kedah Kedah (), also known by its honorific Darul Aman (Islam), Aman and historically as Queda, is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area ...

Orders, decorations, and medals of Kedah