[1] He undertook the reconstruction of palaces in Malé and successfully defended the capital from invasion by the Portuguese navy in 1625.
[1] Following this victory, he focused on building fortifications, including a strong wall around Malé, and imported cannons.
[1] During his reign, he put down an insurrection led by noble Saamiyaa Faashanaa, who fled to Minicoy but was later captured and banished.
Throughout his reign, Sultan Mohamed Imaduddin I faced challenges from Samiya Kilege, the sister of Aisha and the ruler of Maafilaafushi.
Eventually, Samiya Kilege was arrested in Malé and exiled to Fuvahmulah City, where he died.