As-Sulṭaan al-Ghaazee Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-A'uẓam (އައްސުލްޠާން އަލްޣާޒީ މުޙައްމަދު ތަކުރުފާނު އަލްއަޢުޡަމް) (death 26 August 1585) or As-Sultan Ghazi Muhammad Bodu Thakurufaanu ruled over the Maldive Islands from 1573 to 1585. He is known for fighting the Portuguese who ruled over the Maldives from 1558–1573 after killing Sultan Ali VI in Malé. His victory is commemorated in the Maldives as Qaumee Dhuvas or National Day. He was also the first Maldivian King to form the Lashkaru (a unified military body).[1]
Muhammad Thakurufaanu was the son of Katheebu Hussain of Utheemu in Thiladhummathi Atoll and Lady Aiminaa Dhiyoa of Ihavandhoo. Muhammad Thakurufan learned hevikan (Martial Arts).
Defeat of the Portuguese
The historic Kaani tree of Maroshi where the sails of the Kalhuoffummi were sewn
After killing Sultan Ali IV, the Maldives was ruled by An'dhiri An'dhirin and the Portuguese. An'dhiri An'dhirin was a regent of the (Sultan Hassan IX) who was the first Maldivian and the only member of its royalty to renounce Islam and convert to Christianity, later upon his deposition he took refuge in Goa, India.[1]
After the invasion, the Portuguese ruled over the Maldives in a period which the history describes as
A time when intolerable enormities were committed by the invading infidels, a time when the sea grew red with Maldivian blood, a time when people were sunk in despair[1]
To bring an end to this, Muhammad Thakurufaanu, left the Maldives with his brothers Ali and Hasan to Minicoy] off the coast of India in the Laccadive Archipelago. The three Utheemu brothers built the ship Kalhuoffummi.[2] It is said that Muhammad Thakurufaanu received a help from the Maroshi Raaveribe (toddy-tapper) who mended and maintained the sail of the Kalhuoffummi - the ship used in the battle and supply water to the vessel every time it docked at Maroshi. The island has the tree that grew from the Kaani Mudi (a raw wooden post) used to make the sail of Kalhuoffummi. It is also the largest tree of its kind in the country.[1] Kalhuoffumi is currently dismantled, and turned into a mosqué in Kolhufushi
The brothers landed on a different island every night, fought the Portuguese and set sail into the ocean before daybreak. They reached the capital island Malé on the night before the day fixed by the Portuguese garrison of An'dhiri An'dhirin for the forcible conversion of the inhabitants to Christianity, on the penalty of death for non-compliance. The Utheemu brothers along with other Maldivians, fought and killed the Portuguese garrison and regained independence for the country. An'dhiri An'dhirin was killed by a musket shot of Muhammad Thakurufaanu.[1]
Aftermath
Utheemu Gan'duvaru the historic residence of Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu and other rulers of the Utheemu Dynasty
After killing An'dhiri An'dhirin, as per a treaty he got refuge from Ali Raja of Cannanore, India. Muhammad Thakurufaanu's base of operation was Maliku under the sovereignty of Cannanore. The Ali Raja demanded dominion over the Maldives, as promised to him by the Muhammad Thakurufaanu. The nature of the relationship between Muhammad Thakurufan and Ali Raja of Cannanore was outlined in a letter sent by a later Ali Raja, Mariambe Ali-Adi Raja Bibi, to the Sultan Muhammad Mueenuddine I of the Maldives. The letter was dated Friday 17 Jumad al-Awla Anno Hegirae 1243 (7 December AD 1827). According to the letter Muhammad Thakurufan had entered into a treaty ceding sovereignty of the Maldives to the Ali Raja of Cannanore in the event Thakurufan was established in power in Male.[3]
Muhammad Thakurufaanu concluded a treaty with the King Dom Manoel who lived in Goa, in order to ward off the Ali Raja of Cannanore. Although Muhammad Thakurufan was made a regent of King Dom Manoel (as per the treaty), the Maldivians assigned Muhammad Thakurufaanu as the Sultan of the Maldives, no longer recognizing the sovereignty of the self-exiled Christian kings in Goa or their regents. The chronicles report him to have ruled wisely, being just and considerate, protecting all the poor, and even solicitous for the people’s interests. Muhammed Thakurufaanu died a natural death on 26 August 1585.[3]
As-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-Auzam died on 1st Ramadan 993 AH, after 11 years and 6 months in power. It was on 18 August 1585. He was buried on the Mausoleum of the Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-Auzam near Bihuroazu Kamanaa Mosque in Malé.
H.C.P. Bell, The Maldive Islands, An account of the physical features, History, Inhabitants, Productions and Trade. Colombo 1883, ISBN81-206-1222-1
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The neutrality of this article is disputed Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please do not remove this message until conditions to do so are met March 2016 Learn how and when to remove this template message As Sulṭaan al Ghaazee Muhammad Thakurufaanu al A uẓam އ އ ސ ލ ޠ ނ އ ލ ޣ ޒ މ ޙ އ މ ދ ތ ކ ރ ފ ނ އ ލ އ ޢ ޡ މ death 26 August 1585 or As Sultan Ghazi Muhammad Bodu Thakurufaanu ruled over the Maldive Islands from 1573 to 1585 He is known for fighting the Portuguese who ruled over the Maldives from 1558 1573 after killing Sultan Ali VI in Male His victory is commemorated in the Maldives as Qaumee Dhuvas or National Day He was also the first Maldivian King to form the Lashkaru a unified military body 1 Muhammad Thakurufaanu al AuzamSultan of the Maldive Islands Katheeb of UtheemuThis is the Mausoleum of as Sultan Muhammad Takurufaanu al Auzam near Bihuroazu Kamanaa MosqueReign1573 to 1585 ADPredecessorAn dhiri An dhirin regent of King Dom ManoelSuccessorSultan Ibrahim Kalaafaan son of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Born 1535 01 16 16 January 1535Utheemu MaldivesDied18 August 1585 1585 08 18 aged 50 Male MaldivesBurialBihuroazu Kamanaa Mosque Male MaldivesSpouseRehendiye GoyyeIssueSultan Ibrahim Kalaafaan son NamesAs Sultan al Gaazee Muhammad Thakurufaanu al AuzamHouseUtheemuDynastyUtheemu dynastyFatherKatheebu Husain of UtheemuMotherLady Amina Dio Contents 1 Early years 2 Defeat of the Portuguese 3 Aftermath 4 Death 5 Legacy 6 See also 7 ReferencesEarly years EditMuhammad Thakurufaanu was the son of Katheebu Hussain of Utheemu in Thiladhummathi Atoll and Lady Aiminaa Dhiyoa of Ihavandhoo Muhammad Thakurufan learned hevikan Martial Arts Defeat of the Portuguese Edit The historic Kaani tree of Maroshi where the sails of the Kalhuoffummi were sewn This section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed March 2016 Learn how and when to remove this template message After killing Sultan Ali IV the Maldives was ruled by An dhiri An dhirin and the Portuguese An dhiri An dhirin was a regent of the Sultan Hassan IX who was the first Maldivian and the only member of its royalty to renounce Islam and convert to Christianity later upon his deposition he took refuge in Goa India 1 After the invasion the Portuguese ruled over the Maldives in a period which the history describes as A time when intolerable enormities were committed by the invading infidels a time when the sea grew red with Maldivian blood a time when people were sunk in despair 1 To bring an end to this Muhammad Thakurufaanu left the Maldives with his brothers Ali and Hasan to Minicoy off the coast of India in the Laccadive Archipelago The three Utheemu brothers built the ship Kalhuoffummi 2 It is said that Muhammad Thakurufaanu received a help from the Maroshi Raaveribe toddy tapper who mended and maintained the sail of the Kalhuoffummi the ship used in the battle and supply water to the vessel every time it docked at Maroshi The island has the tree that grew from the Kaani Mudi a raw wooden post used to make the sail of Kalhuoffummi It is also the largest tree of its kind in the country 1 Kalhuoffumi is currently dismantled and turned into a mosque in KolhufushiThe brothers landed on a different island every night fought the Portuguese and set sail into the ocean before daybreak They reached the capital island Male on the night before the day fixed by the Portuguese garrison of An dhiri An dhirin for the forcible conversion of the inhabitants to Christianity on the penalty of death for non compliance The Utheemu brothers along with other Maldivians fought and killed the Portuguese garrison and regained independence for the country An dhiri An dhirin was killed by a musket shot of Muhammad Thakurufaanu 1 Aftermath Edit Utheemu Gan duvaru the historic residence of Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu and other rulers of the Utheemu Dynasty This section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed March 2016 Learn how and when to remove this template message After killing An dhiri An dhirin as per a treaty he got refuge from Ali Raja of Cannanore India Muhammad Thakurufaanu s base of operation was Maliku under the sovereignty of Cannanore The Ali Raja demanded dominion over the Maldives as promised to him by the Muhammad Thakurufaanu The nature of the relationship between Muhammad Thakurufan and Ali Raja of Cannanore was outlined in a letter sent by a later Ali Raja Mariambe Ali Adi Raja Bibi to the Sultan Muhammad Mueenuddine I of the Maldives The letter was dated Friday 17 Jumad al Awla Anno Hegirae 1243 7 December AD 1827 According to the letter Muhammad Thakurufan had entered into a treaty ceding sovereignty of the Maldives to the Ali Raja of Cannanore in the event Thakurufan was established in power in Male 3 Muhammad Thakurufaanu concluded a treaty with the King Dom Manoel who lived in Goa in order to ward off the Ali Raja of Cannanore Although Muhammad Thakurufan was made a regent of King Dom Manoel as per the treaty the Maldivians assigned Muhammad Thakurufaanu as the Sultan of the Maldives no longer recognizing the sovereignty of the self exiled Christian kings in Goa or their regents The chronicles report him to have ruled wisely being just and considerate protecting all the poor and even solicitous for the people s interests Muhammed Thakurufaanu died a natural death on 26 August 1585 3 Death Edit Mausoleum of Muhammad Thakurufaanu al Auzam Near Bihuroazu Kamanaa Mosque As Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu al Auzam died on 1st Ramadan 993 AH after 11 years and 6 months in power It was on 18 August 1585 He was buried on the Mausoleum of the Muhammad Thakurufaanu al Auzam near Bihuroazu Kamanaa Mosque in Male Legacy Edit Inside the Mausoleum of as Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu al Auzam Near Bihuroazu Kamanaa Mosque British author Royston Ellis s novel A Hero in Time is about the life and adventures of Muhammad Thakurufaanu 4 The army lashkaru organised by him has evolved into the Maldives National Defence Force 5 The Islamic Centre the largest mosque in Maldives Masjid as Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu al Auzam is named after him 1 See also EditList of Sultans of the Maldives Islamic Centre Maldives Qaumee Dhuvas Origin of the Security Force in Maldives Bihuroazu Kamanaa MosqueReferences Edit a b c d e f Naseema Muhammad As Sultan Qazi Muhamad Thakurufaanu Auzam Siri Savaadheetha Maharadhun Online publication http www qaumiyyath gov mv history php Kalhuohfummi is expected to be completed in December Home Ministry VNews VNews 25 November 2015 Retrieved 18 March 2016 a b Maldives Sovereigns from AD 1117 Archived from the original on May 12 2013 Ellis VI Royston 2000 A Hero in Time by Royston Ellis ISBN 9789812321701 Retrieved 2013 02 22 History MNDF Archived from the original on February 11 2012 Divehi Tarikhah Au Alikameh Divehi Bahai Tarikhah Khidmaiykura Qaumi Markazu Reprint 1958 edn Male 1990 H C P Bell The Maldive Islands An account of the physical features History Inhabitants Productions and Trade Colombo 1883 ISBN 81 206 1222 1 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Muhammad Thakurufaanu al Auzam amp oldid 1137000256, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
