The majestic Istana Bandar Jugra...

"As I make my slow pilgrimage through the world, a certain sense of beautiful mystery seems to gather and grow." - A. C. Benson

(The historical palace of Istana Bandar)

02°51′36.33″N 101°26′28.37″E
2.860091, 101.441214

(The start of our tour from the back)

(Decorative sisik naga carvings of the roof)

(The roof is supported by many pillars)

The Istana Bandar is a historical palace in Selangor built in 1899. The 5th Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah had lived here for 35 years, since 1905. At that time many British officials and foreign guests came here. In this palace, ceremonial functions and religious ceremonies were also held because he was a very influential and powerful sultan.

 

(Remember your way back)

(Extension building to the palace) 

(Smaller buildings connected by corridors)

(Walking along the pathway)

Istana Bandar is close to the Sultan Alaeddin Mosque and used to be painted in yellow and white but now both are painted in white. The palace was used as a center for the study of the Quran and the Selangor Islamic Religious Department.

(Symmetrical arrangement of spires)

(Beautiful spires decorating the roof)

(The frontal façade of the palace)

(The view from the palace entrance)

The architecture of this palace resembles the Islamic architecture of India and the Middle East. Workers were recruited from China to complete the palace. At that time, the Klang Valley and Hulu Langat became major tin producers.

 

(The spacious main hall for ceremonial purposes)

(The arches of the main wing of the palace)

(Entrance from the main hall)

(Decorative flowers on the column)

(Good ventilation system)

The double-storey structure has many rooms, including a royal bath (Kolam Mandi Diraja), throne room (Balai Rong Seri), banquet room (Kamar Santap Diraja), bedrooms (Kamar Beradu), audience halls (Balai Mengadap), verandah (Sotoh), kitchen (Dapur) and a ‘forbidden garden’ (Taman Larangan).

(Covered connecting pathway)

(Another courtyard with a square pool)

(Looks like a prayer room)

(Arches and a door to a chamber)

(Wooden windows on upper level)

(The staircase to the upper level)

In 1980, Istana Bandar Jugra was designated a historical monument and site under the Antiquities Act 1976 .This palace is also the place of birth for the 7th Sultan, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.