Muhammad Jamalul Alam I


Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam I was the Sultan of Brunei, reigning briefly in 1804. He ascended to the throne on 26 April 1804, following the abdication of his father, Sultan Muhammad Tajuddin. His reign lasted approximately six and a half months until his death on 10 November 1804.

Early life

Born as Pengiran Muda Muhammad Alam, he was the son of Sultan Muhammad Tajuddin and Pengiran Anak Bulan. His exact birth date remains uncertain, but he was raised in the royal household of Brunei, receiving education and training befitting a prince.

Reign

Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam I's reign was brief, spanning only six and a half months. Nothing really important happened during his reign.

Family

He was married to Pengiran Anak Nur Alam, and together they had several children, including:
Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam I died on 10 November 1804. Following his death, his father, Sultan Muhammad Tajuddin, who had previously abdicated, reassumed the throne and ruled until his own death in 1807.

Legacy

His early passing heavily impacted the course of Bruneian history. His death directly causing the rise of the House of Digadong and the Bruneian Civil War of 1826.