page_title: List of palaces
section_title: Kedah
hierarchical_section_title: List of palaces / Malaysia / Kedah
caption_attribution_description: This is a photo of a monument in Malaysia, identified by ID 02-KDH/5
context_page_description: Darul Aman Palace, Kabul – the country's most famous palace.
  Tajbeg Palace – inaccurately known as the Queen's Palace in English
  Arg Presidential Palace – Home of the President of Afghanistan
context_section_description: Istana Anak Bukit – Official palace for the Sultan of Kedah
  Balai Besar – Located in Alor Setar facing Masjid Zahir (Zahir Mosque). This palace was built in 1735 was almost destroyed twice in 1770 (aatacekd by Siamese army) and 1821 (attacked by Bugis army). The palace is supported by 42 main pillars now serves as Kedah Royal Museum.
  Istana Kuning – Old residential palace for the Sultan of Kedah
  Istana Pelamin – Or Istana Kota Setar. Currently the Kedah Royal Museum. Built in 1732 by Y.A.M. Duli Yang Maha Mulia Almarhum Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Muazzam Shah
  Istana Bukit Malut – Royal Palace located in Langkawi, Kedah
  Istana Kuala Chegar – Built in 1920 by Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah (1882 – 1943)
  Istana Seri Pelangi – Located at Jalan Tunku bendahara, Alor Setar. Currently the widow of DYMM Amarhum Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah, DYMM Che Puan Besar Kedah, (formerly known as Sultanah Haminah) reside here.
  Istana Sepachendera – Built in 1882 by Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah (1882 – 1943) for his wife, Che Sepachendera.
caption: Istana Pelamin
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