Ahmad Shah of Malacca

Ahmad Shah of Malacca (died 1513) was a sultan of what is now Malaysia.

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.

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.

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Ahmad Shah of Malacca
House of Malacca
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Sultan Mahmud Shah
Sultan of Malacca
1511-1513
Succeeded by
Position abolished