The Sultan arranged the Government; the Chief Minister (Bendahara) be known as 'Seri Wak Raja'. Raden Anum was made Prime Minister with the title 'Seri Amar DiRaja', and Tun Perpateh Besar made Treasurer entitled 'Seri Nara DiRaja'. Seri Nara married the Bendahara's daughter Tun Ratna Sandari.
Sultan Muhammad Shah was the first ruler to turn yellow to a royal color, not to be used in any form by ordinary folks. Since white could be seen from afar, it was the choice color for the Sultan's umbrella / shade, whilst yellow was reserved for the Regent. And such rule applied to this day.
When the Sultan decided to bestow 'titles' on a person, the latter would be taken to the palace on an elephant, or a horse, or just on foot, depending on his hierarchy level. And there were umbrellas, green, blue, red, and only on special occasion yellow. Once inside, the court's courtier would read out the recipient's best characteristics. Then came the dress change award; a Bendahara would receive a suit comprising a headgear, sash, top and bottom wear in silver plate held by five courtiers, whilst princes' and other ministers' suit borne by four. And some were accorded just one plate borne by one courtier, yet others the gift just held in hand by the ruler's servant, the lowest possible acknowledgement by the state.
When foreign envoys came ashore, the letters were paraded astride an elephant with musical accompaniment. Ministers would lead the way to the palace, eunuchs and other palace officials follow the letter bearing elephant.
Sultan Muhammad Shah was the first ruler to turn yellow to a royal color, not to be used in any form by ordinary folks. Since white could be seen from afar, it was the choice color for the Sultan's umbrella / shade, whilst yellow was reserved for the Regent. And such rule applied to this day.
When the Sultan decided to bestow 'titles' on a person, the latter would be taken to the palace on an elephant, or a horse, or just on foot, depending on his hierarchy level. And there were umbrellas, green, blue, red, and only on special occasion yellow. Once inside, the court's courtier would read out the recipient's best characteristics. Then came the dress change award; a Bendahara would receive a suit comprising a headgear, sash, top and bottom wear in silver plate held by five courtiers, whilst princes' and other ministers' suit borne by four. And some were accorded just one plate borne by one courtier, yet others the gift just held in hand by the ruler's servant, the lowest possible acknowledgement by the state.
When foreign envoys came ashore, the letters were paraded astride an elephant with musical accompaniment. Ministers would lead the way to the palace, eunuchs and other palace officials follow the letter bearing elephant.
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