Sultanate of Terengganu: Map & History
The Sultan of Terengganu is the title of the constitutional head of Terengganu state in Malaysia.
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The Sultan of Terengganu is the title of the constitutional head of Terengganu state in Malaysia. The current sultan, Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu, is the 18th sultan and 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia from 2006 to 2011. He is the head of Islam in the state and the source of all titles, honours and dignities in the state.
Modern Countries Once Part of Sultanate of Terengganu
At its mapped extent, Sultanate of Terengganu covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Sultanate of Terengganu's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Sultanate of Terengganu in Depth
History
Terengganu emerged as an independent sultanate in 1722 with the installation of the first sultan, Zainal Abidin I. In 1741, Sultan Sulaiman of Johor appointed Sultan Mansur as the ruler of Terengganu. Popular among his people, Sultan Mansur in the mid-18th century forged a strong alliance among the Malays to counter the growing influence of the Bugis. European accounts of that era laud the well-organized governance under his leadership.
In 1871, Terengganu became a vassal state of the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom, and sent tribute every year called bunga mas. This occurred during the reign of Sultan Omar Riayat Shah, who was remembered as a devout ruler who promoted trade and stable government. Under Thai rule, Terengganu prospered, and was largely left alone by the authorities in Bangkok.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Sultan of Terengganu (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Sultanate of Terengganu: Key Facts
| Founded | 1725 |
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Facts from Wikidata Q5769444 (CC0).
Sultanate of Terengganu Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Sultanate of Terengganu appears, with the other states of the time.
Sultanate of Terengganu Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 14,424 km² in 1902 CE.
Sultanate of Terengganu: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Sultanate of Terengganu exist?
The Sultanate of Terengganu is dated to 1727 CE – 1904 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
How large was the Sultanate of Terengganu at its peak?
At its peak in 1902 the Sultanate of Terengganu covered about 14,424 km².
How did the map of the Sultanate of Terengganu change over time?
The Sultanate of Terengganu appears on 3 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1800 CE to 1900 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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