Template:MalayRoyalHouse/faq
FAQ for Template:MalayRoyalHouse
[edit]What is the purpose of this template?
[edit]This template is designed to display succession information for Malaysian royalty, such as Sultans and Yang di-Pertuan Agong, with support for up to three terms for each role.
How do I indicate if the position was "established" or "abolished"?
[edit]- To show that a position was newly established, set `sultan_predecessorX = established`.
- If a position ended, set `sultan_successorX = abolished`. These will display as "Position Established" and "Position Abolished" in the template.
Can I specify multiple terms for the same ruler?
[edit]Yes, this template supports up to three terms each for both Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan Agong roles. Use the following parameter sets for each term:
- First Term: `sultan_predecessor1`, `sultan_title1`, `sultan_years1_start`, `sultan_years1_end`, `sultan_successor1`
- Second Term: `sultan_predecessor2`, `sultan_title2`, `sultan_years2_start`, `sultan_years2_end`, `sultan_successor2`
- Third Term: `sultan_predecessor3`, `sultan_title3`, `sultan_years3_start`, `sultan_years3_end`, `sultan_successor3`
Use a similar structure for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong terms, replacing `sultan_` with `agong_`.
What happens if I leave some fields blank?
[edit]Any empty fields will display default values like "Unknown" or "present" (for ongoing terms). For example:
- Leaving `sultan_predecessor1` blank will result in "Unknown" being displayed as the predecessor.
How do I handle a term that is still ongoing?
[edit]Set the end date parameter to "present". For example:
- `sultan_years1_end = present`
This will display "present" as the end date for an ongoing term.
Can I include a custom title or regnal name?
[edit]Yes, you can customize the title for each term by specifying the `sultan_titleX` or `agong_titleX` parameter. For example:
- `sultan_title1 = Raja`
- `agong_title1 = Supreme King`
If no custom title is provided, it defaults to "Sultan" for Sultan terms and "Yang di-Pertuan Agong" for Agong terms.
Why is there a "dynasty_name" parameter?
[edit]Use `dynasty_name` to specify a dynasty or region if it differs from `house_name`. This allows the template to show specific distinctions, such as rulers from a house overseeing different dynasties.
For further assistance, refer to the documentation page.