Mahmud Badaruddin succeeded in ensuring the sovereignty of Palembang over tin-producing islands of Bangka and Belitung which was formerly managed by the Bugis.
In 1731, with the help of the Dutch East India Company, Mahmud Badaruddin I defeated a revolt started by the Bugis people in Bangka.
[3] Even though the Dutch East India Company mediated the conflict in 1738 and won the claim of Lampung to Banten, Mahmud Badaruddin maintained close relation with the ponggawa (chiefs) of Tulang Bawang Kingdom and the other rulers in Lampung, that they decided to maintain trade with the merchants of Palembang.
[4] Mahmud Badaruddin was buried in the cemetery complex of Kawang Tengkurep, located in Belabak Street, 3 Ilir, Palembang.
The construction of the cemetery complex was ordered by Mahmud Badaruddin himself for his family, relatives, and other high officials of the Sultanate.