Before constructing the palace the Sultan traveled Netherlands and Germany, even some of the furniture was brought from Europe.

It is said that while the Sultan and his dignitaries were discussing the project, suddenly appeared a white dragon on the surface of the river Siak.

[2] The palace contains royal ceremonial objects, such as a gold-plated crown set with diamonds, a golden throne and personal objects of Sultan Syarif Qasyim and his wife, such as the "Komet", a multi-centennial musical instrument which is said to have been made only two copies in the world.

The upper floor is divided into nine rooms, serves to rest the Sultan as well as the guests of the palace.

A courtroom, the "Balairung Sari" (the flower room) and royal cemetery also part of palace complex.