Nasruddin ibni Pengiran Muda Besar Abdullah[a] (died 1710) was the sultan of Brunei from 1690 to 1710, and the grandson of Abdul Jalilul Akbar.
[5] During Nasruddin's reign around 1691, a Minangkabau nobleman named Dato Godam, a descendant of Bendahara Tanjung Sungayang from Sumatra, arrived in Brunei.
However, despite the prestige of the sultan's gift, he compared it to a fine meal that still left an uneasy feeling, symbolising his discomfort with his daughter’s marriage.
[7] Touched by Pengiran Temenggong's sincere plea to leave Brunei for Sarawak, Nasruddin empathised with his emotions and responded with kindness and understanding.
[8] Nasruddin ascended the throne with the backing of influential princes and royal officials, despite his father, Pengiran Muda Besar Abdullah, being the rightful heir.
Based on his experience, Dato Godam offered guidance, proposing to investigate the princes' desires and assign suitable titles and tasks according to their aptitudes.
He suggested designating leaders for every village and region ruled by the princes, making sure they were assigned titles and responsibilities that complied with both state regulations and Islamic law.
Upon learning of Dato Godam's true lineage and his role as his father’s successor, the sultan expressed surprise, remarking that if this had not been discovered, Brunei might have been at risk of war.
[12] Although reluctant to let Dato Godam leave, Nasruddin eventually allowed him and his eldest son, Manteri Uban, to return to Minangkabau, as only a direct descendant could replace Bendahara Harun.
However, the sultan requested that Dato Godam's second son, Manteri Puteh, remain in Brunei to assist in governing and ensure loyalty to him.
In recognition of Dato Godam's contributions, Nasruddin promised that his descendants in Brunei would be granted high status, which led to the establishment of the "Awang-Awang Damit" lineage in Kampong Sungai Kedayan.
Nasruddin, who was well-known for his extraordinary strength and spiritual abilities, saw him as a serious danger and gave Rajid bin Orang Kaya Kasim the order to kill him.
[15] The exact circumstances of Nasruddin's death remain unclear, but oral tradition suggests that his passing was mysteriously foretold by a boatman reciting a poem about the fall of the kingdom.
The family of Nasruddin's father, Pengiran Muda Besar Abdullah, who resided in Kampong Kiarong, reportedly avoided returning to Brunei due to fears of being killed, indicating tensions and possible unrest during his reign.