Sultanate of Aceh in 1636, An Sultan of Perkasa - Sultan Iskandar Muda Mahkota Alam - who controls Sumatra and the Malacca Peninsula are silent in the palace. Sultan muses in Balairung which is also not far from the Hall of the Great Mirror. Sumatra and Malacca are in their hands. However, he also saw Portuguese, English, and several other European countries are eyeing the mastery of the Strait of Malacca.
He has ruled Aceh and its conquest areas for almost 30 years. He is a strong person in the real sense physically and mentally. A clever and intelligent nobleman. Just statesman as well as a great politician and diplomat. He is the greatest Sultan of Aceh who is able to bring Aceh Darussalam to achieve glory and become a respected kingdom.
In almost 30 years of his reign, Sultan Iskandar Muda has successfully completed Qanunul Asyi Ahlussunah Wal Jamaah consisting of 500 verses of Al-Quranul Karim, 500 Hadith of the Prophet, Ijma 'Sahulullah companions, Qiyas Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah Ulama. Then it is also equipped with Qanun Putroe Phang a rule that can provide protection to Women.
During the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda this is known a Philosophical Word of the People of Aceh: Adat bak Poteu meureuhom, Hukom bak Syiah Kuala, Qanun bak Putroe Phang, reusam bak Admiral. This philosophical word serves as a guide for life for the kingdom and its people to organize the order of life in upholding the truth and justice for the welfare of society.
Amid his contemplation within the palace, the Sultan began to think about his leadership. He needed a powerful royal successor who was able to defend his power and maintain the Kingdom of Aceh and its conquered areas so as not to bow to foreign powers, especially the Portuguese and British who continued to provocate in the Malacca Strait.
Crossed his gaze on the face of the Crown Prince - Meurah Pupok - who is dubbed Sultan Muda or Poteu Cut. This dear-looking young boy has a handsome face to inherit his father's good looks. Crown Prince or Poteu Cut is still young, minimal experience. Currently on the rise adult. The Sultan planned to give some responsibility to the Crown Prince in order for him to learn and experience. Including the duty of combat to lead the largest Royal Fleet Sea Fleet Cakra Donya. It is expected that with various experiences of the assignment including by becoming Commander of War in time later he can replace himself to become Sultan.
According to a history of Sultan Iskandar Muda has two children, the first is Meurah Pupok who came from his wife a Princess Gayo. The second is a woman named Safiatuddin who comes from his wife Princess Pedir / Pidie. Meurah Pupok is known as a skilled Prince on horseback. Meurah Pupok became the hope of Sultan Iskandar Muda to replace him.
In the middle of his reverie the Sultan was struck by the suddenness of a very familiar Young Royal Officer and his belief suddenly burst in and kneeled to worship him. With the stammer of the officer weeping sobbing while mentioning that the Crown Prince Poteu Cut Meurah Pupok has committed immoral actions by desecrating his wife. The officer immediately killed his wife after learning of the incident. However, for the Crown Prince he surrendered fully to the wisdom of the Emperor. He demanded justice to the Sultan. After he complained to the Sultan, the officer immediately revoked his rencong and stabbed into his own heart without being prevented by the Sultan and his bodyguards. The officer collapsed and died instantly.
Syahdan Perwira Muda is an Acehnese Armed Forces Coach. He learned of the incident after training the soldiers in the Blang Peurade Aceh area. He was very disappointed with the events involving his wife. Disappointment he spilled by killing his own wife and then he himself committed suicide in the presence of the Sultan.
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https://muhammadreyza.wordpress.com/2012/09/15/sejarah-sultan-iskandar-muda/
