Sultan
Syarif Hasyim Abdul Jalil Syarifuddin built this Moorish style palace
of Siak Sultan, 120 km up stream from Pekanbaru on Siak River, in
1889. Now a museum, the palace contains sultanate's royal paraphernalia
and other items of historical interest. Established during the 16th
century, Siak Sri Inderapura sultanate lasted until 1946, when it
became victim to the popular upheavals following the Japanese surrender
at the close of World War II.
Sultan
Syarif Hasyim Abdul Jalil Syarifuddin built this Moorish style palace
of Siak Sultan, 120 km up stream from Pekanbaru on Siak River, in
1889. Now a museum, the palace contains sultanate's royal paraphernalia
and other items of historical interest. Established during the 16th
century, Siak Sri Inderapura sultanate lasted until 1946, when it
became victim to the popular upheavals following the Japanese surrender
at the close of World War II.
