Riyaz al-salatin 52: REIGN OF SHAMSU-D-DIN, SON OF SULTANU-S-SALATIN.

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After the death of Sultanu-s-Salatin, his son, Shamsu-d-din, with the consent of the councillors and members of Government, ascended the throne, and according to ancient usages he observed the ceremonies attendant on assumption of sovereignty, and for a period was at ease and comfort. In the year 788 A.H. either by some natural disease, or by the stratagem of Rajah Kans, who at that time had become very powerful, he died. Some have written that this Shamsu-d-din was not an actual but adopted son of Sultanu-s-Salatin, and that his name was Shahabu-d-din. Either way, he reigned for three years, four months, and six days. And the true account is, that Rajah Kans who was zamindar of Bathuriah attacking him, slew him, and usurped the throne.