Ahmad Shah of Malacca
Sultan Ahmad Shah of Malacca (died 1513) was a sultan of what is now Malaya.
The son of Sultan Mahmud Shah, Ahmad Shah's rule began in 1511 when his father stepped aside. It ended in 1513 when he died during the kingdom's war with Portugal: His father stabbed him after failing the attack to conquer Malacca. He was succeeded in rule by his father.
Sultan Ahmad Shah was also involved in the Putri Gunung Ledang Myth where the putri requested a bowl of Raja Ahmad's blood in order to marry her.
External links
- Kingdom of Malacca (Archived 2009-10-31) from MSN Encarta
- http://www.malaccaguide.com/history_of_malacca_2.html
See also
| Ahmad Shah of Malacca House of Malacca | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sultan Mahmud Shah |
Sultan of Malacca 1511-1513 |
Succeeded by Position abolished |
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