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Patani Sultanate

A vibrant Malay-Muslim maritime realm flourishing at the crossroads of Southeast Asian trade, culture, and faith for nearly four centuries.

1516 CE1902 CECapital: PataniSunni IslamAustronesian
Patani Sultanate seal emblem

The Story

5 Chapters · This narrative combines documented history with dramatized scenes for storytelling purposes.

Governance

Government Type
Hereditary Sultanate with Islamic and Malay customary law

Quick Facts

Region
Southeast Asia
Period
1516 CE1902 CE
Capital
Patani
Language Family
Austronesian
Religion
Sunni Islam

Timeline

Key Events

1584–1616

Raja Hijau (The Green Queen) - Sultana

Oversaw Patani’s golden age; fostered economic growth, religious scholarship, and diplomatic ties.

1624–1635

Raja Ungu (The Purple Queen) - Sultana

Strengthened Patani’s autonomy and promoted religious learning amid external threats.

1769–1847

Sheikh Daud bin Abdullah al-Fatani - Islamic Scholar

Major figure in Islamic jurisprudence and literature, influential throughout the Malay-Muslim world.

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