Reign
He succeeded his father-in-law Omar Ali Saifuddin II as sultan upon the latter's death, having previously served as regent for him during his ill health. During His Highness's reign, the teachings of Islam were encouraged and he also sent some Ulama to the Holy City of Makkah.
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