Idris Shah II of Perak
| Idris Iskandar Shah II | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Reign | 5 January 1963 – 31 January 1984 |
| Predecessor | Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah |
| Successor | Sultan Azlan Shah |
| Spouse | Raja Mazwin Raja Arif Shah |
| Issue | |
| Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain Raja Jamil Azriffin Shah Raja Zarith Sofeah Raja Nadzatul Shima | |
| Father | Sultan Iskandar |
| Mother | Raja Teh Umi Kalsum Raja Muhammad Iskandar |
| Born | 17 August 1924 |
| Died | 21 January 1984 (aged 59) |
Sultan Idris Iskandar Shah II, CMG (12 August 1924 – 31 January 1984) was the Sultan of the Malaysian state of Perak from 1963 until his death in 1984. He was the son of Sultan Iskandar and a first cousin once removed of Sultan Azlan Shah.
Early life and education
He was born on 12 August 1924 in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, as the second son of Sultan Iskandar and Raja Teh Umi Kalsum.[1] His father was a son of Sultan Idris Shah I and a brother of Sultan Abdul Jalil. He was named Raja Idris at birth.
He was educated at Clifford School, Kuala Kangsar and furthered his studies at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar. He was made Raja Di Hilir in 1933, succeeding Raja Chulan, who died that year. He was appointed Raja Bendahara in October 1938 upon the demise of his father. Ten years later, on 29 March 1948, the then sultan, Abdul Aziz, died and Raja Idris was made Raja Muda (Crown Prince) by his cousin, the new sultan, Yusuf Izzuddin Shah.[1]
Sultan of Perak
Upon the death of Sultan Yusuf on 5 January 1963, he was appointed as the 33rd Sultan of Perak with the reigning title – Sultan Idris Al-Mutawakkil Alallahi Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Shah Kadassallah.
Death and succession
After reigning about twenty years, on 31 January 1984, Idris Shah II died suddenly in Lumut, Perak during a royal dinner ceremony. His funeral took place on 3 February 1984 and he was buried at the Al-Ghufran Royal Mausoleum, Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar, Perak.
He was succeeded by his first cousin once removed, Raja Azlan Shah.
Marriage and children
He married his cousin Raja Mazwin, the daughter of Raja Arif Shah Raja Harun, on 12 August 1943. Idris and Raja Mazwin are first cousins once removed. Idris's grandfather, Sultan Idris Shah I, is Raja Mazwin's great-grandfather. Among his children were:[2]
- Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain, who is Raja Kechil Besar Perak, married daughter of Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah
- Raja Jamil Ariffin
- Raja Nazhatul Shima, who is Raja Puan Mahkota Perak
- Raja Zarith Sofia (born 1959), married Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor.
- Raja Radziatul Zahar, died as an infant
His grandchildren were:
- By Raja Nazhatul Shima (Raja Puan Mahkota Perak) and Syed Omar Alsagoff:
- Syed Saif Alsagoff (born 1975)
- Syed Ibrahim Alsagoff (born 1977)
- Syed Redzuan Alsagoff (born 1980)
- Syed Shareef Alsagoff (born 1983)
- Syed Idris Alsagoff (born 1986)
- Syed Iskandar Alsagoff (born 1987)
- By Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain (Raja Kechil Besar Perak, Hereditary Prince) and Tunku Soraya (daughter of Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah):
- Raja Nabil Imran (born 1987)
- Raja Idris Shah (born 1989)
- Raja Sarina Intan Bahiyah (born 1992)
- Raja Safia Azizah (born 1996)
- Raja Siffudin Muadzam' Shah (born 2000)
- By Duli Yang Maha Mulia Raja Zarith Sofia and Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor:
- Tunku Mahkota of Johor (Crown Prince of Johor), Tunku Ismail Idris (born 1984)
- Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah (born 1986)
- Tunku Temenggong of Johor, Tunku Idris (born 1987)
- Tunku Laksamana of Johor, Tunku Jalil Iskandar (born 1990)
- Tunku Panglima of Johor, Tunku Abdul Rahman Hassanal-Jefri (born 1994)
- Tunku Putera of Johor, Tunku Abu Bakar (born 2001)
- By Raja Jamil Ariffin and Tunku Zalila (princess of the House of Jamalullail (Perlis)):
- (Your Royal Highness) Raja Rafiuddin Ariff Shah (born 1992)
- (Your Royal Highness) Raja Idris Iskandar Shah (born 1995)
- (Your Royal Highness) Raja Muhammad Hazim Shah (born 2003)
His great-grandchildren as of 2011:
- By Syed Ibrahim Alsagoff and Suzanna:
- Sharifah Nadyatul Iman Alsagoff
- Syed Ismail Iman Alsagoff
Legacy
The state mosque of Perak in Ipoh and Sultan Idris Shah II Bridge in Bota are named after him.
Honours
Honours of Perak
- Grand Master of the Royal Family Order of Perak (5 January 1963 – 31 January 1984)
- Grand Master of the Order of the Cura Si Manja Kini (5 January 1963 – 31 January 1984)
- Founding Grand Master of the Order of the Taming Sari (1977 – 31 January 1984)
- Grand Master of the Order of the Perak State Crown (5 January 1963 – 31 January 1984)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sultan Idris Iskandar II". Sultan of Perak. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
- ↑ "Perak". Genealogical Gleanings. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah |
Sultan of Perak 1963–1984 |
Succeeded by Sultan Azlan Shah |