Seri Menanti
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Seri Menanti is the royal capital of the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Situated in Kuala Pilah district, it houses the seat of the head of state or Yang-di Pertuan Besar, the royal palace known as "Istana Besar".
A tiny town, other attractions include the old wooden palace known as "Istana Lama", built by Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhammad Shah ibni Almarhum Tuanku Antah (reigned 1888-1933) without the use of a single nail. The Royal Mausoleum ("Makam di-Raja") and Royal Mosque ("Masjid Diraja Tuanku Munawir") are also in Seri Menanti.