Zainal Abidin III of Terengganu


Sultan Zainal Abidin III Muadzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Ahmad Muadzam Shah II,, was sultan and Yang di-Pertuan Besar of the state of Terengganu from 1881 to 1918. He succeeded his father, Sultan Ahmad on his death. During his reign Terengganu became a British protectorate via the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909. In 1911, Sultan Zainal Abidin III issued Terengganu's first constitution. He died in Kuala Terengganu on 26 November 1918, aged 52, after a nearly 37-year reign and was buried in the Zainal Abidin mosque. He was succeeded by his son, Muhammad Shah II.

Contribution to Terengganu

He reformed the law of Terengganu, which is known as the Itqan al-muluk bi ta'dil al-suluk. He also rearranged the measurement and weighing system. This helped out in their trading as it proved the fairness of the process of trading. He also established Syariah High Court and the police of Terengganu. He also built the Istana Maziah which is the official palace of Terengganu.

Honours

Foreign honours