The Second Prince of the Sultan of Perak Ascends as the 8th Sultan of Aceh
Sultan Alauddin Mansur Syah was the eighth Sultan of Aceh. He ascended the throne to rule Aceh from 1577 to 1589 following the passing of Sultan Zainal Abidin (the 7th Sultan of Aceh). During his golden age, he was well-known as a ruler who was devout and pious in his faith, and deeply concerned with matters of custom and culture. During the reign of Sultan Alauddin Mansur Syah as the Sultan of Aceh, he is said to have conducted several military operations to expand the territories and conquests of the Aceh Sultanate across the Malay Peninsula. This 8th Sultan of Aceh was of the royal lineage of the Perak Sultanate, and Sultan Alauddin was the son of
Sultan Mansur Shah I (the 2nd Sultan of Perak)
who ruled the state of Perak from 1549 to 1577. The story in Perak during the reign of Sultan Mansur Shah I (the 2nd Sultan of Perak) is that the Aceh military forces came to attack and defeat Perak in 1573. This occurred during the reign of Sultan Husain Ali Riayat Syah as the 4th Sultan of Aceh. As a result of Perak's defeat in that war, Sultan Mansur Shah I (the 2nd Sultan of Perak), along with his wife and son, were captured and taken to Aceh. While in Aceh, the eldest son of Sultan Mansur Shah I (the 2nd Sultan of Perak) was married to the widow of the previous Sultan of Aceh.
condition of the area around the tomb after the tsunami
When Sultan Husain Ali Riayat Syah (the 4th Sultan of Aceh) passed away in 1579, political turmoil erupted in the Aceh Sultanate, leading to three sultans being replaced in succession within 2 years because they were unable to overcome the political problems that were occurring. With the passing of Sultan Zainal Abidin (the 7th Sultan of Aceh), who was killed in a plot by his own officials for being considered tyrannical, the old ruling dynasty of the sultanate ended and was replaced by the son of Sultan Mansur Shah I (the 2nd Sultan of Perak), who was a descendant of the Melaka sultans and was considered the right choice to inherit the throne of the Aceh Sultanate.
condition of the area around the tomb after the tsunami
During the reign of Sultan Alauddin Mansur Syah (the 8th Sultan of Aceh), he was often praised for his personality, as he placed great emphasis on the Islamic faith and ruled with justice and fairness. It is said that at one point, Sultan Alauddin ordered the palace guards to grow beards and wear robes and turbans as their official state attire.
condition of the area around the tomb after the tsunami
During his reign, many Islamic scholars from other countries began to visit Aceh frequently. Sultan Alauddin Mansur Syah (the 8th Sultan of Aceh) also often planned new strategies to attack the Portuguese, who were in power in Melaka at the time, but all his efforts were unsuccessful.
other tombs located near the tomb
Sultan Alauddin Mansur Syah passed away in 1589 after being killed while fighting the Portuguese. According to Portuguese historical records, Sultan Alauddin Mansur Syah was killed by a general named Diogo de Couto and a former slave named Mora Ratissa. However, according to French historical records, the killer was an individual who later became the 10th Sultan of Aceh. The true story of how the murder of Sultan Alauddin Mansur Syah occurred is unknown, which is why it remains a mystery to this day. With the passing of Sultan Alauddin Mansur Syah, a long 65-year episode between the Aceh Sultanate and the Portuguese came to an end.
current condition of the area around the tomb
According to the Aceh Custom and Culture History Research (PEUSABA), research was conducted when the tomb of Sultan Alauddin Mansur Syah (the 8th Sultan of Aceh) was discovered before the Tsunami hit Aceh in 2004. The location of his tomb is in the Gampong Pande area of Bandar Aceh Darussalam. As additional information, Sultan Alauddin Mansur Syah (the 8th Sultan of Aceh) was also the elder brother of
Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Shah (the 3rd Sultan of Perak)
who ruled the state of Perak from 1577 to 1584. The location of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Shah's tomb is in Kampung Jawa, near Kampung Gajah.
