Istana Darul Hana Explained

Istana Darul Hana
Alternate Names:Istana Lama
Address:Jalan Darul Hana
Location Town:Tumasek, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara
Location Country:Brunei
Coordinates:4.8797°N 114.9287°W
Years Built:1950–1951
Building Type:Residence
Architectural Style:Malay
Material:concrete and cement

The Istana Darul Hana (English: Darul Hana Palace)[1] is one of the few remaining palaces in Brunei which notably,[2] is the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III from 1951 to 1987. The palace is located on a hill at Kilometer 3 of Jalan Tutong in Kampong Tumasek, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei.[3] [4] It is sometimes referred to as Istana Lama.[5]

Name

The English translation of the two Arabic phrases "Darul Hana" is "Happy Country," and it has no religious connotations. It is widely believed that Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III named the palace "Darul Hana" after Sarawak, a former possession of the Brunei Sultanate.[6] It can also be translated to "peace and tranquility."[7]

Design and construction

Istana Darul Hana is built alongside and facing the Brunei River.[8] It was first constructed from concrete and cement in 1950, and later completed in 1951.[9] It covers an estimated area of . A few notable aspects of the palace is its water fountain,[10] Show Room,[11] Balai Singgahsana,[12] and Regalia House.[13] Since its completion, the palace has seen expansions and additions. This is the first palace constructed completely of cement.[14] According to a 1974 report at the palace, "Extensions to Princesses' Apartments and Remodelling of the Store Roof" were noted.[15] In 1977, the "Istana Banquat Hall Drawing" was completed which consisted of 2000 chairs and 200 tables.[16]

History

Upon its completion in 1951, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III would soon make it his official residence later year on 10 May. During its service period, it was regularly used to celebrate or commemorate royal engagements.[17] Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah also received his early education by private tuition at the palace prior to attending top schools in both his country and Malaysia.[18] [19]

In order to compel the Sultan of Brunei to proclaim a Federal State of North Kalimantan during the 1962 Brunei revolt, the rebels of the Brunei People's Party had planned and attempted to kidnap the Sultan, but were not successful.[20] His Majesty and his family were still at the palace on the night of the uprising, joined by a number of state dignitaries and six police officers.[21]

Later on 29 July 1965, the wedding ceremony between then Crown Prince Hassanal Bolkiah and Pengiran Anak Saleha were held at the palace.[22] The palace would once again be used for another national event which is the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III's abdication in 1967, and its rule be transferred to his son, then Hassanal Bolkiah.[23] [24] Later in October 1969, the palace was used for the wedding of Princess Masna and Pengiran Anak Abdul Aziz.[25]

There have been several other celebrations held at this palace, including notably when Prince Sufri Bolkiah was born on 31 July 1952,[26] Prince Jefri Bolkiah on 6 November 1954, Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah on 26 July 1969, Princess Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah on 12 October 1971,[27] and Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah on 17 February 1974.[28]

It will continue be used until the completion of the new Istana Nurul Iman around 1987. As of 2009, it is one of the only three remaining active palaces that still exists in the country, with the other two being Istana Nurul Iman and Istana Nurul Izzah.

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Notes and References

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  2. Book: Sidhu, Jatswan S. . Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam . 2009-12-22 . Scarecrow Press . 978-0-8108-7078-9 . 175 . en.
  3. Web site: Abdul Latif . Adanan . 2008 . Istana-Istana Di Brunei . . 23-24.
  4. Book: Brunei . Annual Report . 1953 . H.M. Stationery Office . 135 . en.
  5. Book: Negeri, Direktorat Jenderal Kerja Sama ASEAN-Kementerian Luar . Majalah Masyarakat ASEAN Edisi 7: Membidik Peluang MEA . 2015-03-01 . Direktorat Jenderal Kerja Sama ASEAN - Kementerian Luar Negeri . 45 . id.
  6. Web site: Adhar . Zaid . 2020-12-09 . 'Sarawak Darul Hana': Hentikan manipulasi! . 2023-11-26 . Harakahdaily . en-US.
  7. News: Mohd . Roji Kawi . 14 November 2017 . Opening of RM35m Darul Hana Bridge over Sungai Sarawak . https://web.archive.org/web/20210624084412/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2017/11/302942/opening-rm35m-darul-hana-bridge-over-sungai-sarawak . 24 June 2021 . 22 December 2023 . New Straits Times.
  8. Book: Guides, Rough . The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei (Travel Guide eBook) . 2023-06-01 . Apa Publications (UK) Limited . 978-1-83905-928-5 . en.
  9. Book: Latiff (Haji), Adanan Haji Abdul . Bangunan ristaan . 2011 . Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan . 978-99917-0-770-9 . 10 . ms.
  10. Book: Office, Great Britain Colonial . Brunei . 1958 . H.M. Stationery Office . 210 . en.
  11. Book: Brunei . Annual Report on Brunei . 1977 . 459 . en.
  12. Book: Puteri sulung . 1996 . Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan . ms.
  13. Book: Brunei . Annual Report on the Social and Economic Progress of the People of Brunei . 1966 . Printed at the Brunei Press . 181 . en.
  14. Book: Kampong Ayer: warisan, cabaran, dan masa depan : kumpulan esai yang pernah diterbitkan 1970-1996 . 1996 . Akademi Pengajian Brunei, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara Brunei Darussalam . 92 . en.
  15. Book: Brunei . Anggaran-Anggaran hasil dan perbelanjaan: Estimates of revenue and expenditure . 1974 . 169 . ms.
  16. Book: Brunei . Annual Report . 1977 . H.M. Stationery Office . 459 . en.
  17. Book: Brunei . Annual Report on Brunei . 1967 . Printed at the Brunei Press . 221 . en.
  18. Book: Brunei Darussalam in Brief . 1986 . Broadcasting & Information Department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports . 8 . en.
  19. Book: Asia, Inc: The Region's Business Magazine . 2004 . Manager International Company . BH-6 . en.
  20. Book: Gunaratna . Rohan . Handbook Of Terrorism In The Asia-pacific . Kam . Stefanie Li Yee . 2016-06-22 . World Scientific . 978-1-78326-997-6 . 146 . en.
  21. Book: Melayong, Muhammad Hadi bin Muhammad . Memoir seorang negarawan . 2009 . Pusat Sejarah Brunei, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan . 978-99917-34-69-9 . 100 . ms.
  22. News: 1965-08-04 . Istiadat Muleh 3 Hari Di-Langsongkan Dengan Selama-nya . 1 . Pelita Brunei . 2023-10-26.
  23. Book: Conference, Borneo Research Council (Williamsburg, Va) . Borneo 2000: Politics, history & development . 2000 . Universiti Malaysia Sarawak . 978-983-9257-03-8 . 189 . en.
  24. Book: al-Sufri (Haji), Awang Mohd Jamil . Survival of Brunei: A Historical Perspective . 2002 . Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports . 978-99917-34-18-7 . 78 . en.
  25. News: 1969-10-29 . Istiadat2 Menerima Tanda Dan Pertunangan Di-Raja . 1 . Pelita Brunei . 2023-10-26.
  26. News: 2 August 1967 . Istiadat Berkhatan Bagi Dua Orang Putera2 Baginda Di-Langsongkan Hari Ini . Pelita Brunei . 1.
  27. Web site: Nandiastuti . Septi . 2024-01-15 . Nasibnya tak secantik wajahnya, begini kabar baru Mutawakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah putri Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah - Hops ID . 2024-02-10 . Nasibnya tak secantik wajahnya, begini kabar baru Mutawakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah putri Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah - Hops ID . id.
  28. Book: Sidhu, Jatswan S. . Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam . 2009-12-22 . Scarecrow Press . 978-0-8108-7078-9 . 36 . en.

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