Amina Kabafa’anu
| Princess Amina Kabafa'anu | |
|---|---|
| Princess regent of the Maldives | |
| Tenure | 1773-1774 |
| Spouse | Ali Shah Bandor Vela’ana’a Manikufa’anu |
| Dynasty | Dhiyamigili dynasty |
| Father | Muhammad Imaduddin III |
Amina Kabafa’anu (fl. 1774), was a Princess regent of the Maldives from 1773 until 1774.
Amina Kabafa’anu was the daughter of Sultan Muhammad Imaduddin III and the sister of Amina of the Maldives and Sultan Al-Haj Muhammed. She was married to Ali Shah Bandor Vela’ana’a Manikufa’anu. In 1773, she and her spouse were appointed joint regents by her brother during his pilgrimage to Mecca.
References
- http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/Maldive_Heads.htm
- http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/womeninpower/Womeninpower1770.htm