Sultan Ali was the prince of Sultan Husin. The British appointed him as Sultan for Johor and Singapore in 1819, and during his rule, Sultan Ali fought against Temenggong Ibrahim over the control of Johor. He however had to relinquish his claim to his contender who was supported by the British and moved to Kesang, Muar, Johor. Sultan Ali passed away in 1877 and was laid to rest here.