Datu Sadja
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The title of Datu Sadja may be granted for particular merits or achieved through appointment to any of the eight great offices of the realm: Wazir (Prime Minister), Datu Maharaja Adenduk, Datu Maharaja Layla, Datu Amir Bahar are the old great offices. The Royal Commissioner of the Royal Honours & Nobility Commission, Secretary General, Chancellor and Gateway Chronicler King of Arms are the new great offices. This list of offices has varied over time.
In addition, the title Gullal of Datu Sadja is granted if a commoner has performed outstanding deeds or services to the Sultan and the Sultanate through a display of bravery or heroism. The title of Datu Sadja is not hereditary unless the Sultan, in any particular situation, decides otherwise. Preference is given to relatives of past Datu Sadjas. Only those created personally tend to keep the title for life, irrespective of any reappointments or resignations. The title holders hold the style of His Excellency (H.E.). Their spouses hold the title of Dayang and hold the style of Her Excellency (H.E.).
The children of Datus Sadjas enjoy the honorary titles of Tuan (for men) and Sitty (for women). This Tuanship descends via the main
Notable holders
Some of the notable persons who have been granted this title include:
See also
- Indian honorifics, Filipino and Malay titles originated from these
- Greater India
- Indosphere
- Datuk, Malay equivalent of Datu Sajda
- Datuk (Minangkabau), traditional title in Minangkabau community
- Malay styles and titles
- Princely state
- Principality
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