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Syarif Kasim II

1893–1968 · 20th century · Also known as Sultan Syarif Kasim II

Syarif Kasim II (1893–1968) was the twelfth and last Sultan of Siak Sri Indrapura in Sumatra, reigning from 1915. After Indonesian independence was proclaimed in 1945 he declared his support for the republic and handed over his state and much of his wealth. He was named a National Hero of Indonesia in 1998, and the airport of Pekanbaru bears his name.

Syarif Kasim II
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Siak Sultanate

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Syarif Kasim II. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/syarif-kasim-ii
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