Muhammad Shamsuddeen III

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Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen Iskander III, son of Ibrahim Nooraddeen, was the Sultan of the Maldives first in May 7, 1893, when he was 14 years. At this time Haajee Imaaduddeen, who would takeover the throne after 2 months, ran the country. Shamsuddeen came back to power again in 1902. His full coronation ceremony was held on July 27, 1905. He was arrested and banished from Malé on October 2, 1934.

He is credited with bringing the first Constitution of Maldives on December 22, 1932.

Preceded by: Muhammad Imaaduddeen V	Sultan of the Maldives May 7, 1893 – 1893	Succeeded by: Haajee Imaaduddeen
Preceded by: Haajee Imaaduddeen	Sultan of the Maldives 1902 – October 2, 1934	Succeeded by: Hassan Nooraddeen Iskandar II