Penyengat was the royal capital of the Riao-Johor sultanate, and the island is dotted with the ruins of the palaces and tombs of these Malay rulers. Ones to look out for on your wanders include the ruined palace Astana Kantor , straight on from the mosque, and the tomb of Raja Hamidah , off to the left of the mosque. There are many others that you'll stumble across as you walk around the island.
