Daeng Chelak

Almarhum Yamtuan Muda Riau II Opu Daeng Chelak ibni Almarhum La Tendri Borong Opu Daeng Rilakka, Yamtuan Muda Riau II Opu Daeng Chelak was the second Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Riau who held the position from 1728 to 1745.

History

Daeng Chelak was the fourth among five Bugis sons of Daeng Rilaka and Opu Tenribong from Luwu, Sulawesi; his four other brothers being Daeng Parani, Daeng Menambun, Daeng Marewah and Daeng Kemasi.
In 1728 he was appointed by Sultan of Johor Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah as the second Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Riau, replacing his older brother Daeng Marewah who had died. During his reign he made Riau a thriving port and trading center. He instructed the people of Riau to plant black pepper and gambier. He was a warlord and a politician at Riau. His son Salehuddin of Selangor became the first sultan of Selangor.

Death

He died in Ulu Riau in May 1745 and was buried there and he was called Marhum Mangkat di Kota by the people of Riau. His cousin Daeng Kemboja, a son of Daeng Parani, was appointed by Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah as the third Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Riau.

Legacy

Opu Daeng Chelak is the ancestor of the Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Riau and the sultans of Selangor to the present day.