Tun Ali of Pahang

Sri Paduka Tun ‘Ali ibni al-Marhum Dato’ Bendahara Paduka Raja Tun Koris also known as Dato’ Bendahara Sri Wak Raja, was the 22nd and the last Bendahara of Johor Empire, and the fourth Raja Bendahara of Pahang who reigned from 1806 to 1857. In 1853, Tun Ali declared his autonomy from the empire, paving the way for an independent Pahang, after two centuries of union with the crown of Johor. He was able to maintain peace and stability during his reign, but his death in 1857 precipitated civil war between his sons.

Tun Ali of Pahang

Sri Paduka Tun ‘Ali ibni al-Marhum Dato’ Bendahara Paduka Raja Tun Koris also known as Dato’ Bendahara Sri Wak Raja, was the 22nd and the last Bendahara of Johor Empire, and the fourth Raja Bendahara of Pahang who reigned from 1806 to 1857. In 1853, Tun Ali declared his autonomy from the empire, paving the way for an independent Pahang, after two centuries of union with the crown of Johor. He was able to maintain peace and stability during his reign, but his death in 1857 precipitated civil war between his sons.