Pahang’s royal lineage through time

Al-Sultan Abdullah receiving the titah ikrar (text speech) from his brother, Tengku Muda of Pahang Tengku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ahmad Shah Tengku, during his installation ceremony as the new Pahang Ruler at the Balairong Seri, Istana Abu Bakar as Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah looks on, in January 2019. — NIK NAIZI HUSIN/The Star

AL-SULTAN Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, the reigning monarch of Pahang, epitomises a sultanate steeped in illustrious history and tradition.

Although Pahang’s royal lineage spans centuries, His Royal Highness’ direct ancestry begins in 1882, marking a pivotal era in the sultanate’s narrative. The saga of the Pahang Malay Sultanate is divided into distinct periods.