Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar
E745573
Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar is the grand royal residence and ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Perak, renowned for its distinctive architecture and historical significance.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar canonical | 2 |
| Istana Kenangan, Kuala Kangsar | 1 |
| royal palaces of Perak | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8604761 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar Context triple: [Sultan of Perak, notablePalace, Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar]
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A.
Sultan Abu Bakar Complex
Sultan Abu Bakar Complex is a major land border crossing and immigration checkpoint in Johor, Malaysia, serving road traffic between Malaysia and Singapore.
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B.
Bagan Datuk
Bagan Datuk is a coastal town and district in southwestern Perak, Malaysia, known for its fishing communities, mangrove-lined shores, and proximity to the Strait of Malacca.
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C.
Istana Nurul Iman
Istana Nurul Iman is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei and one of the largest royal palaces in the world, located in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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D.
Royal Mausoleum, Seri Menanti
The Royal Mausoleum in Seri Menanti is the traditional burial site of the rulers of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, and a key symbol of the state's royal heritage.
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E.
Masjid Jamek Kuching
Masjid Jamek Kuching is a prominent mosque in Kuching, Sarawak, serving as an important center for Muslim worship and community activities in the city.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar Target entity description: Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar is the grand royal residence and ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Perak, renowned for its distinctive architecture and historical significance.
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A.
Sultan Abu Bakar Complex
Sultan Abu Bakar Complex is a major land border crossing and immigration checkpoint in Johor, Malaysia, serving road traffic between Malaysia and Singapore.
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B.
Bagan Datuk
Bagan Datuk is a coastal town and district in southwestern Perak, Malaysia, known for its fishing communities, mangrove-lined shores, and proximity to the Strait of Malacca.
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C.
Istana Nurul Iman
Istana Nurul Iman is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei and one of the largest royal palaces in the world, located in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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D.
Royal Mausoleum, Seri Menanti
The Royal Mausoleum in Seri Menanti is the traditional burial site of the rulers of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, and a key symbol of the state's royal heritage.
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E.
Masjid Jamek Kuching
Masjid Jamek Kuching is a prominent mosque in Kuching, Sarawak, serving as an important center for Muslim worship and community activities in the city.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | royal palace ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Indo-Saracenic architecture
ⓘ
Malay vernacular architecture ⓘ Moorish Revival architecture ⓘ |
| color | white ⓘ |
| controlledBy |
Perak royal household
ⓘ
linked to:
Perak royal family
|
| coordinateLocation | 4.776°N 100.938°E ⓘ |
| country | Malaysia ⓘ |
| function |
residence of reigning Sultan of Perak
ⓘ
venue for royal audiences ⓘ venue for state banquets ⓘ |
| hasDome | yes ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
balconies overlooking Perak River
ⓘ
formal gardens ⓘ large ceremonial hall ⓘ royal audience chamber ⓘ royal mausoleum nearby ⓘ royal private apartments ⓘ |
| hasGardenType | formal landscaped grounds ⓘ |
| hasMinaretLikeTowers | yes ⓘ |
| hasView |
Perak River valley
ⓘ
linked to:
Perak River
|
| heritageStatus | important state heritage building of Perak ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Kuala Kangsar ⓘ |
| locatedInAdministrativeTerritory | Perak ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion |
Peninsular Malaysia
ⓘ
linked to:
West Malaysia
|
| locatedOnRiver | Perak River ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
concrete
ⓘ
stucco ⓘ timber ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Sultan Iskandar Shah of Perak
ⓘ
linked to:
Sultan Iskandar of Perak
|
| near |
Kuala Kangsar town centre
ⓘ
linked to:
Kuala Kangsar
Royal Mausoleum of Perak ⓘ Ubudiah Mosque ⓘ |
| numberOfDomes | multiple ⓘ |
| occupant | Sultan of Perak ⓘ |
| ownedBy |
Perak state government
ⓘ
linked to:
State Government of Perak
|
| religionAssociated | Islam ⓘ |
| roofStyle | traditional Malay pitched roof ⓘ |
| significance |
important historical landmark in Perak
ⓘ
principal palace of the Sultan of Perak ⓘ symbol of Perak monarchy ⓘ venue for installation of Sultan of Perak ⓘ |
| use |
ceremonial palace
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royal residence ⓘ site of royal funerals ⓘ site of royal investitures ⓘ site of royal weddings ⓘ site of state ceremonies ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar Description of subject: Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar is the grand royal residence and ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Perak, renowned for its distinctive architecture and historical significance.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar
linked to: Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar