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Nazrin Shah of Perak

b. 1956 · 20th century · Also known as Sultan Nazrin Shah

Nazrin Shah is the Sultan of Perak, Malaysia, who succeeded his father Sultan Azlan Shah in 2014. Before his accession he served for many years as Raja Muda, the heir to the throne, and he holds a doctorate in political economy from Harvard University. As one of Malaysia's nine hereditary rulers he takes part in the Conference of Rulers, which elects the country's king.

Nazrin Shah of Perak
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Perak Sultanate

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Nazrin Shah of Perak. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/nazrin-shah-of-perak
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“Nazrin Shah of Perak.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/nazrin-shah-of-perak. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Nazrin Shah of Perak.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/nazrin-shah-of-perak.
Harvard
The Epoch Institute (2026) ‘Nazrin Shah of Perak’, The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. Available at: https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/nazrin-shah-of-perak (Accessed: ).

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