Sultan Amirul-Umara (1505–1527)

His title is believed to be the Arabic translation of Maharajah-di-rajah found as the fourth sultan in some tarsilas. Some Sulu genealogy do not mention him. [1]

 Believed to be the Sultan Bolkiah.[1] A closer examination of Brunei's Sultan Bolkiah reveals that he reign between 1513-1533. [2]

Reference:
[1] "List of Sulu Sultans" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sultans_of_Sulu
[2] Brunei Genealogy, Page 3 - https://www.royalark.net/Brunei/brunei3.htm

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