Mahmud II of Johor

Paduka Sri Sultan Mahmud Syah II ibni al-Marhum Sultan Ibrahim Syah was the Sultan of Johor, Pahang and Lingga. As he was young upon assumption of the throne, regents oversaw the affairs of state in Johor until the death of the Bendahara, a high official, in 1697. Upon assuming duties as sultan, Mahmud Syah II undermined stability in the state due to his erratic behavior. As a result, he was murdered by members of his advisory council in 1699. The death of the Johor sultan led to a period of upheaval and chaos in the southern Melaka Straits, as successors jockeyed for control of the state.