Spread of Islam
Mansur Shah, who had a great interest in Islam, encouraged scholarship in Islamic theological studies. He studied tasawuf himself. He also studied under Maulana Abu Bakar, who brought the Ab Darul Manzum scriptures to Malacca. He also ordered the translation of the scripture to Malay by Makhdum Patakan. Mansur Shah referred to scholars from Pasai on religious issues due to their expertise.
| Mansur Shah of Malacca House of Malacca | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Muzaffar Shah |
Sultan of Malacca 1456–1477 |
Succeeded by Alauddin Riayat Shah |
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