Sultanate of Sulu
Also known as Kesultanan Sulu, Kasultanan ng Sulu, Kesultanan Suluk
historic sultanate state based on the islands of Sulu, Palawan, and northeastern Borneo
Key facts
- Status
- Bruneian vassal (1457–1578) , Sovereign state (1578–1851) , Spanish protectorate (1851–1899) , U.S. protectorate (1899–1915)
- Capital
- Buansa (1457–1878) Maimbung (1878–1893) Palawan (1893–1915)
- Common languages
- Tausug , Sama–Bajau , Malay
- Religion
- Sunni Islam
- Government
- Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy
- 1457 1480 first
- Sharif ul-Hāshim
- 1894 1915 last
- Jamalul Kiram II
- Legislature
- Ruma Bechara
- Established
- c. 1457
- Spanish moro conflict
- 1565–1898
- Moro rebellion
- 1902–1913
- Department of mindanao and sulu
- 23 July 1914
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