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"Raja Abdullah was the prince of Raja Bahar, who was believed to have been killed by his wife, Puteri Saadong who stabbed him with her hair pin as a result of a argument in Kota Mahligai."
Raja Abdullah was the prince of Raja Bahar. He was married to his cousin, Puteri Saadong, the princess of Raja Lohor, by Paduka Cik Siti Wan Kembang. The marriage was held to save Puteri Saadong from the King of Siam who was interested to marry her.
After the ceremonious wedding, Paduka Cik Siti Wan Kembang enthroned Raja Abdullah as the ruler of the Kota Tegayung. The marriage has indirectly ended the historical ruling in Jembal. Later, Paduka Cik Siti Wan Kembang left Kota Tegayung.The new Fort was named Kota Jelasin (now known as Kampung Kota, Kota Bharu). Kota Jelasin was then granted to Raja Abdullah and Puteri Saadong.
The dominance of Raja Abdullah and Puteri Saadong was no longer in Jembal but in Kota Jelasin. It was, however believed that Raja Abdullah’s supremacy streched to the Government of Jembal because there was no ruler after the demise of Raja Lohor in 1663.
In 1671, Raja Abdullah died, some believe killed by Puteri Saadong. It is said that Puteri Saadong stabbed him with her hair pin, as a result of a fight. Raja Abdullah was buried in Kampung Padang Halban in the district of Melo, some 20km south of Kota Bharu, where his mausoleum still stands today.
For more information, please contact the Kota Bharu Tourist Information Centre at 609-7485534.
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