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Maimun Palace

1888–1891 · 19th century · Also known as Istana Maimun

The Maimun Palace is the palace of the sultans of Deli in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, built between 1888 and 1891 by Sultan Ma'mun Al Rasyid Perkasa Alam. Paid for by the sultanate's tobacco revenues, it mixes Malay, Islamic, Indian and European styles. Members of the sultan's family still live in part of it, and part is open to visitors.

Maimun Palace
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Deli Sultanate

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Maimun Palace. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/maimun-palace
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