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Malaysia - The Sultan of Johor
The Sultan of Johor, Malaysia, Ibrahim Iskandar al-Masyhur Ibni Abu Bakar (GCMG GBE) (1873 - 1959). He died in the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. He was the 22nd Sultan of Johor, taking six wives. He is the longest ruling Malay Sultan (64 years!) with an English Mother and a Chinese Father - was an Anglophile and opposed to Malayan Independence. Pictured here with his daughter, relations and attendants
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22nd Deck Ibrahim Malay Malaysia Malaysian Relations Servants Sultan Bakar Iskandar Johor
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the Sultan of Johor, Ibrahim Iskandar al-Masyhur Ibni Abu Bakar, is seen aboard a ship with his beloved daughter and a group of his relations and attendants. The Sultan, who ruled from 1885 to 1942, is the longest-reigning monarch in Malay history, with an impressive tenure of 64 years. Born in 1873, he was the 22nd Sultan of Johor in the southern Malaysian state of the same name. The Sultan's unique heritage sets him apart from many of his contemporaries. He was the son of an English mother, Margaret Anne Biddulph, and a Chinese father, Abdul Rahman, making him an Anglophile with a diverse cultural background. His opposition to Malayan independence and his loyalty to the British colonial rule were well-known. The photograph captures a moment of tranquility and familial warmth amidst the Sultan's busy life. The ship's deck, with its wooden planks and ropes, adds to the historical context of the image, as does the traditional Malay attire worn by the Sultan and his companions. The Sultan's daughter, dressed in elegant Malay garb, stands next to him, her hands folded in respect, while the other attendants and relations look on. This photograph is a testament to the rich history and cultural diversity of Malaysia, as well as the enduring legacy of the Sultan of Johor, Ibrahim Iskandar al-Masyhur Ibni Abu Bakar. His reign, marked by tradition, change, and complexity, continues to be an intriguing chapter in the annals of Malaysian history.
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