Muhammad Imaduddin I

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Mohamed Imaduddin I (1580–1648) was the Sultan of Maldives from 11 December 1620 to 1648.^[1] He undertook 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.^[1]

He was the son of Umar Maafai Kilage and Mariyam Kabaidhi Kilage. After ruling for 28 years, the sultan died at the age of 68 and was buried in the Koilu Mosque.