Paduka Pahala

Paduka Pahala
Tomb of Paduka Pahala near Dezhou
East King of Sulu
Reign? – 1417
SuccessorTumahan
Died(1417-10-23)23 October 1417
Dezhou
Burial20 November 1417
SpouseKamulin
IssueTumahan, Antulu, Wenhala

Paduka Pahala (Chinese: 巴都葛·叭哈喇; died 23 October 1417) was a precolonial king from the Sulu Archipelago in today's Philippines, where he ruled as East King of Sulu. He is best known as the first king from the region to be buried in China, where he died during a journey to visit the Ming emperor. The impact of his death and burial was pivotal to China–Philippines relations. His tomb in Dezhou is still maintained by his descendants and includes a museum.