House of Jamalullail (Perlis)
The House of Jamalullail is the current ruling house of the state of Perlis in Malaysia.
| Jamalullail (Jamal Al-Layl) | |
|---|---|
| Parent house | Ba'Alawi sadah (branch of the Banu Hashim) |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Founded | 1797 (Penghulu of Arau) 1843 (King of Perlis) |
| Founder | King Syed Hussain Jamalullail |
| Current head | King Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail |
| Titles | His Majesty King of Perlis |
| Estate(s) | Arau, Perlis |
| Raja of Perlis | |
|---|---|
State | |
| Incumbent | |
| Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni al-Marhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail since 17 April 2000 | |
| installation 7 May 2001 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty Highness |
| Heir apparent | Syed Faizuddin Putra Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail |
| First monarch | King Syed Hussain Jamalullail |
| Formation | May 13, 1843 |
| Residence | Istana Arau, Arau |
It was founded in 1843 together with the formation of the state of Perlis as a monarchy, after the Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin II gave his endorsement to the Jamalullail family for the secession of Perlis from Kedah with the Jamalullail family as its hereditary rulers.
Before the House of Jamalullail ascended to rule as Rajas of Perlis, the most prominent title in Perlis was the Raja Muda or Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Perlis and Kedah (crown prince of Perlis and Kedah), a title comparable to Prince of Wales within the United Kingdom. Sultan Dhiauddin II of Kedah who built Kota Indera Kayangan as his capital was honorifically titled as Raja Muda of Perlis and Kedah. He was titled as such in a treaty to cede Province Wellesley.
The hereditary ruler of Perlis is also the head of its royal household. Unlike most of the other Malaysian states with its own hereditary rulers which are accorded with the title of "Sultan", the hereditary rulers of Perlis are accorded with the title of "Raja". As with other rulers from other states in Malaysia, the Raja of Perlis participate in the election of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and is qualified to serve a five-year term as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong if elected.