Malaysia: Sir Tuanku Muhammad Shah (1865 - 1933), the first Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, relaxes with his bodyguards, 1903

Colonel His Highness Paduka Sri Tuanku Sir Muhammad Shah ibn al-Marhum Tuanku Antah, GCMG, KCVO, (25 April 1865—1 August 1933) was the first Yang di-Pertuan Besar (Yam Tuan Besar) of Negeri Sembilan, who ruled from 1888 to 1933. During his reign, Negeri Sembilan came under British protection in 1889 and became a Federated Malay State in 1895. Three years later, Sir Tuanku Muhammad Shah was duly elected the first Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan. He died in 1933 after a reign of 45 years, aged 68. He was buried at the Seri Menanti Royal Mausoleum at Seri Menanti.

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