An Encounter with Sultan Ibrahim of Johor
The "Unserene Sultan" In Palace of Ghosts , the untold story is narrated through the lens of a mysterious ruined palace. Pinpointing a lead character is no easy task. In fact, such a description rightfully belongs to the palace itself, as the narrative continually circles back to the Tyersall estate and the grand palaces that once stood upon it. Find Out More: Read the Book However, it is also true to say that the span of the Palace of Ghosts story arc, starting in the 1780s and reaching up to the present day, does include one human character whose life plays such an important role in the events that unfolded. That person is Sultan Ibrahim of Johor (1873-1959) and one of the reasons he stands out is how long he ruled as Sultan of Johor. The previous post introduced this remarkable man. His astonishing tenure as Sultan of Johor alone – an incredible 64 years – qualifies him as a major figure in the region’s history and the story of Palace of Ghosts . But, of course, there is...