He was the son of the Daulat Yang Dipertuan Pagar Ruyung, Megat Terawan.
One of his descendants, Megat Menjanas (Orang Kaya Bendahara Paduka Seri Maharaja), married Raja Shah Alam Sayong – a daughter of Sultan Muzaffar Shah II of Perak.
Some notable members of the Megat Terawis family include:
The approximate number of Megat Terawis' descendants is thought to be around 20,000.
An association, Persatuan Keturunan Megat Terawis Malaysia was established in 2003 to bring the clan together.