Bendahara

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary title?Chief minister and regent in historical Malay sultanates
2. What is the core administrative functions?Managed treasury, justice system, trade, and military affairs
3. What jobs did the Bendahara do?They managed the king's money, made sure laws were followed, helped with trade, and led the army.
4. When would the Bendahara become the ruler?If the king was sick, too young, or there was a dispute about who should be king, the Bendahara could step in and rule for a while.

Sultanate: A state or country governed by a sultan, a sovereign ruler in Islamic tradition.
Regency: The office or period of government by a regent, who rules in place of a monarch.
Malay Archipelago: The vast island region of Southeast Asia, encompassing countries like Indonesia and Malaysia.
Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh): The body of law derived from the teachings of Islam, guiding legal and social matters.