Paduka Pahala
| Paduka Pahala | |
|---|---|
Tomb of Paduka Pahala near Dezhou | |
| East King of Sulu | |
| Reign | ? – 1417 |
| Successor | Tumahan |
| Died | 23 October 1417 Dezhou |
| Burial | 20 November 1417 |
| Spouse | Kamulin |
| Issue | Tumahan, 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.