Who founded the Samudera Pasai Sultanate around 1267, adopting the royal Islamic title Sultan Malik as-Saleh upon converting to Islam?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Merah Silu (Sultan Malik as-Saleh)
- Step 1: Merah Silu united Samudera and Pasai, converting to Islam through interaction with Arab and Gujarati merchants. Step 2. His carved gravestone dated 1297 CE is the oldest verified royal Muslim tomb monument in northern Sumatra. Answer: Merah Silu (Sultan Malik as-Saleh). Why not the others: Ali Mughayat Syah founded the Aceh Sultanate.
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