The Coronation of Sultan Shamsuddin
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A photograph of the throne used by Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddin Iskander III. This throne is now in the National Museum. |
In 1903 (1320 AH), Sultan Shamsuddin ascended the throne for the second time. His full coronation ceremony was held on 23 Jumaadhal Oola 1322 (27th July 1905). A ministerial envoy of the British King, bearing gifts in honour of the occasion, arrived in the Maldives on HMS Proserpine. He came ashore at Malé in full ceremony and was escorted to the Palace in ceremonial procession.
The coronation ceremony was very well planned and executed. All the residents of Malé took part in the ceremonies. Various ceremonial activities relating to the coronation were held for fifteen nights.
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Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddin Iskander III. His first accession was in 1310 A.H ( 1893 A.D ) which lasted for 3 months. His second accession was in 1320 A.H (1903 A.D). The proclamation was held on 1323 A.H (1905 AD). . |
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. A photograph of "Koikaleyge", the "Official Proclaimer" in full dress. |