Saiful Rijal ibni Abdul Kahar (Jawi: سيف الرجال; reign: 1533–1581), also spelled Saiful Rehal and Saiful Rizal, was the seventh Sultan of Brunei and ruled from 1533 to 1581. He was succeeded by his eldest son Shah Berunai. Its as during his reign, when the Castilian War occurred between empires of Brunei and the Spain. In addition to the Philippines, he was also renowned for spreading Islamic teachings throughout Borneo. According to folk tales about his palace being located on King's Island (Pulau Raja) in Jerudong. The Sultan was also known as Sultan Lixar, and Sultan Nula Alan by the Spaniards.
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1533 Brunei
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1581 (aged 47) Istana Mazagong, Brunei Town, Brunei
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