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An Undang is a ruling chief or territorial chief who still play an important role in the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The name is believed to be derived from the Malay word ''undang-undang'' meaning law. Traditionally, the Minangkabau who settled at Negeri Sembilan, in present-day Malaysia at the end of the 17th Century choose from amongst themselves a ''"penghulu"'' or headman. Several of these ''"penghulus",'' notably that of Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Johol and Rembau became powerful enough to exalt themselves above other ''"penghulus". '' By the early part of the 18th Century, the leaders of these four districts started calling themselves "Undang". Malaysia's modern day constitution confirms the status of the Undang under Article 71 and 181. Undangs are still chosen from amongst certain noble families in the state, the succession being both matrilineal and elective following the ''Adat Purbakala''. ==Inheritance and Titles== Chieftains are selected among the nobility in each Luak (chiefdom), following matrilineal inheritance, part of the state's ''adat perpatih'' customs. : * The Undang of Sungai Ujong is chosen among the Waris Hulu and Waris Hilir families, and inherits the title ''Dato' Kelana Petra''.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.royalark.net/Malaysia/sungai.htm )〕 : * The Undang of Jelebu is elected among the three noble houses, Waris Ulu Jelebu, Waris Sarin and Waris Kemin.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.royalark.net/Malaysia/jelebu.htm )〕 : * Undangs of Johol are a succession of members of two families in the female line which are Perut Gemencheh and Perut Johol. The son of the eldest sister of the incumbent is usually the heir.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.royalark.net/Malaysia/johol.htm )〕 : * The Undang of Rembau alternates between the two major noble houses in the Luak, namely the Waris Jakun (who inherit the title ''Dato' Lela Maharaja'') and the Waris Jawa (''Dato' Sedia di-Raja''). As with the Undang of Johol, the son of the eldest sister of the incumbent is the heir in the family.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.royalark.net/Malaysia/rembau.htm )〕 The senior wife of an Undang has the honorific title of ''"To' Puan".'' 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Undang」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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