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Sultan Zainal Abidin III Muadzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Ahmad Muadzam Shah II, , ( Jawi: ; 12 April 1866 – 26 November 1918) was
Knight Commander of the
sultan
Sultan (; ', ) is a position with several historical meanings. Originally, it was an Arabic abstract noun meaning "strength", "authority", "rulership", derived from the verbal noun ', meaning "authority" or "power". Later, it came to be use ...
and Yang di-Pertuan Besar of the state of Terengganu
Terengganu (; Terengganu Malay: ''Tranung'', formerly spelled Trengganu or Tringganu) is a sultanate and States and federal territories of Malaysia, federal state of Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, ''Dāru l-Iman (c ...
from 1881 to 1918. He succeeded his father, Sultan Ahmad on his death. During his reign Terengganu became a British protectorate
A protectorate, in the context of international relations, is a State (polity), state that is under protection by another state for defence against aggression and other violations of law. It is a dependent territory that enjoys autonomy over ...
via the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909
The Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909 or Bangkok Treaty of 1909 was a treaty between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Siam signed on 10 March 1909, in Bangkok. Ratifications were exchanged in London on 9 July 1909, and the treaty established t ...
. In 1911, Sultan Zainal Abidin III issued Terengganu's first constitution. He died in Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu (; Terengganu Malay language, Terengganu Malay: ''Kole Tranung''), colloquially referred to as KT, is the administrative, economic and royal List of capitals in Malaysia, city of the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. Kuala Tereng ...
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 edited 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 ('' Mahkamah Syariah'') and the police of Terengganu. He also built theIstana Maziah
Istana Maziah is the official palace of the Sultan of Terengganu. It is located at the foot of Bukit Puteri in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. The palace is the official venue for important functions such as royal birthdays, weddings, c ...
which is the official palace of Terengganu.
Honours
Foreign honours
* ** Knight Grand Cordon of theOrder of the White Elephant
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(April 1887)
** Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand (; ) is a Thai order, established in 1869 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand) for Thais, the royal family, governmental employees, and foreign dignitaries for their outstanding serv ...
(GCCT) (April 1896)
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** Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince of Wales (the future King George IV), while he was acting as prince regent for his father, King George III ...
(KCMG) – Sir (19 June 1911)