Mahmud Malik azh-Zahir

Mahmud Malik azh-Zahir was the third sultan of Samudera Pasai in northern Sumatra, succeeding his father Muhammad Malik azh-Zahir in 1326.

During his reign the Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta spent fifteen days at his court in 1345 or 1346 and described him as a devout ruler of the Shafi'i school who spoke fluent Arabic, lived simply and led campaigns to subdue neighbouring regions, advised by a council of high officials and scholars.