Sultan Mansur Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Muzaffar Shah (died 1477) was the sixth Sultan of Malacca from 1459 to 1477. He ascended the throne after the death of his father, Muzaffar Shah.[1]: 246
Mansur Shah implemented a policy of expansionism during his rule. Many territories in Peninsular Malaysia and eastern Sumatra and the surrounding islands, such as Perak, Bernam, while Siak became Malacca's vassal. Several states unsuccessfully asserted their autonomy such as Pahang, Kampar and Inderagiri. This led one of Mansur's son to be leader of Pahang.[2]Manjung, Rupat, Singapore, and Bintan, were under the control of Malacca during his rule.
Marriage alliances
Mansur Shah also used marriage alliances between princesses of Malacca and the rulers of conquered states, such as the marriage between the king of Siak to Mansur Shah's daughter, Princess Mahadewi, to strengthen Malacca’s control over those states. Such alliances were a factor in Islam's expansion in maritime Southeast Asia. Siantan and Indragiri in Sumatra were also given to Malacca as dowry for his marriage to the princess of Majapahit.
According to historian Tomé Pires, Princess Hang Li Po, daughter of the Ming Dynasty Emperor Yongle (1403–1424), was sent over with her sizable entourage to marry Sultan Mansur Shah. Princess Hang Li Po remains a mystery/myth today because there are no records in Ming Dynasty sources with the surname of Hang or a princess named Li Po. Emperor Yongle had only 5 princesses, Princess Yong'an (永安公主; 1377–1417), Princess Ancheng (安成公主; 1384–1443), Princess Yongping (永平公主; 1379–1444), Princess Xianning (咸寧公主; 1385–1440) and Princess Changning (常寧公主; 1387–1408). During Sultan Mansur's reign of power, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was Emperor Yingzong (1457–1464), instead of Emperor Yongle.
Princesses of conquered states, such as Princess Wanang Seri of Pahang and Raden Galoh Candra Kirana, were also married to the Sultan of Malacca.
Economic policy
Mansur Shah reduced taxes on trade items during his reign, which increased the interest of merchants in trading through Malacca. A preferential tariff system was introduced whereby a 6% tax was levied on the trade of merchants from west of Malacca, such as Arabia and India, and a 3% tax was levied on the trade of merchants from Maritime Southeast Asia. Merchants from China, Japan and Java were not taxed at all. Malacca also offered the economic advantage of easy access to laborers.
Spread of Islam
Mansur Shah, who had an interest in Islam, encouraged scholarship in Islamic theological studies, and studied Sufism himself. He studied under Maulana Abu Bakar, who brought the Ab Darul Manzum scriptures to Malacca. He ordered the translation of the scripture to Malay by Makhdum Patakan. Mansur Shah referred to scholars from Pasai on religious issues due to their expertise.
mansur, shah, malacca, sultan, mansur, shah, ibni, almarhum, sultan, muzaffar, shah, died, 1477, sixth, sultan, malacca, from, 1459, 1477, ascended, throne, after, death, father, muzaffar, shah, mansur, shah6th, sultan, malaccareignmalacca, sultanate, 1459, 14. Sultan Mansur Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Muzaffar Shah died 1477 was the sixth Sultan of Malacca from 1459 to 1477 He ascended the throne after the death of his father Muzaffar Shah 1 246 Mansur Shah6th Sultan of MalaccaReignMalacca Sultanate 1459 1477PredecessorMuzaffar ShahSuccessorAlauddin Riayat ShahDied1477SpouseHang Li Po and othersIssueAlauddin Riayat ShahAhmad Shah IMuhammad ShahFatherMuzaffar ShahReligionSunni Islam Contents 1 Expansions 2 Marriage alliances 3 Economic policy 4 Spread of Islam 5 ReferencesExpansions EditMansur Shah implemented a policy of expansionism during his rule Many territories in Peninsular Malaysia and eastern Sumatra and the surrounding islands such as Perak Bernam while Siak became Malacca s vassal Several states unsuccessfully asserted their autonomy such as Pahang Kampar and Inderagiri This led one of Mansur s son to be leader of Pahang 2 Manjung Rupat Singapore and Bintan were under the control of Malacca during his rule Marriage alliances EditMansur Shah also used marriage alliances between princesses of Malacca and the rulers of conquered states such as the marriage between the king of Siak to Mansur Shah s daughter Princess Mahadewi to strengthen Malacca s control over those states Such alliances were a factor in Islam s expansion in maritime Southeast Asia Siantan and Indragiri in Sumatra were also given to Malacca as dowry for his marriage to the princess of Majapahit According to historian Tome Pires Princess Hang Li Po daughter of the Ming Dynasty Emperor Yongle 1403 1424 was sent over with her sizable entourage to marry Sultan Mansur Shah Princess Hang Li Po remains a mystery myth today because there are no records in Ming Dynasty sources with the surname of Hang or a princess named Li Po Emperor Yongle had only 5 princesses Princess Yong an 永安公主 1377 1417 Princess Ancheng 安成公主 1384 1443 Princess Yongping 永平公主 1379 1444 Princess Xianning 咸寧公主 1385 1440 and Princess Changning 常寧公主 1387 1408 During Sultan Mansur s reign of power the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was Emperor Yingzong 1457 1464 instead of Emperor Yongle Princesses of conquered states such as Princess Wanang Seri of Pahang and Raden Galoh Candra Kirana were also married to the Sultan of Malacca Economic policy EditMansur Shah reduced taxes on trade items during his reign which increased the interest of merchants in trading through Malacca A preferential tariff system was introduced whereby a 6 tax was levied on the trade of merchants from west of Malacca such as Arabia and India and a 3 tax was levied on the trade of merchants from Maritime Southeast Asia Merchants from China Japan and Java were not taxed at all Malacca also offered the economic advantage of easy access to laborers Spread of Islam EditMansur Shah who had an interest in Islam encouraged scholarship in Islamic theological studies and studied Sufism himself He studied under Maulana Abu Bakar who brought the Ab Darul Manzum scriptures to Malacca He ordered the translation of the scripture to Malay by Makhdum Patakan Mansur Shah referred to scholars from Pasai on religious issues due to their expertise References Edit Cœdes George 1968 The Indianized states of Southeast Asia University of Hawaii Press ISBN 9780824803681 Andaya Barbara Watson 1982 A History of Malaysia New York St Martin s Press p 51 ISBN 978 0 312 38120 2 Mansur Shah of MalaccaHouse of Malacca Died 1477Regnal titlesPreceded byMuzaffar Shah Sultan of Malacca1456 1477 Succeeded byAlauddin Riayat Shah Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mansur Shah of Malacca amp oldid 1128720910, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
