Pahang Kingdom was a Malay state that existed from 1770 to 1881, and is the immediate predecessor of the modern Malaysian state of Pahang.
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13 Facts About Pahang Kingdom
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The area around Pahang Kingdom formed a part of the hereditary domains attached to this title and administered directly by the Raja Bendahara.
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Pahang Kingdom was able to maintain peace and stability during his reign, but his death in 1857 precipitated civil war between his sons.
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Pahang Kingdom served as the last Raja Bendahara, and was proclaimed Sultan of Pahang by his chiefs in 1881.
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Pahang Kingdom's appointment was accepted by Johor chiefs based on the understanding that the Bendaharas would succeed to the throne if the Sultan died without heirs.
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Pahang Kingdom, meanwhile came under the control of Bendahara Tun Mas Enum.
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Pahang Kingdom was followed by Bendahara Tun Abdullah, Bendahara Tun Abdul Jamal and Bendahara Tun Husain.
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Pahang Kingdom was succeeded by Tun Abdul Majid, the son of Tun Abbas, who was himself son of Abdul Jalil Shah IV.
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Pahang Kingdom was able to maintain peace and stability during his reign, but his death in 1856 precipitated a Civil War among his sons.
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Pahang Kingdom rewarded the wealthy businessmen who had rendered him financial assistance during the war by leasing to them the State salt and opium monopolies.
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The Rawas and Mandailings who earlier revolted in Pahang Kingdom, and had been driven into Selangor, were using that state as a base for lightning raids into Pahang Kingdom.
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Pahang Kingdom was recognised by the Straits Settlements government as Sultan in 1887.
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Pahang Kingdom nobles were important not only because they served as links between the people and the Ruler, but because they aided the Ruler in maintaining the peace and played a significant role in augmenting the Ruler's position, such as when they installed Tun Ahmad as Sultan.
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