Royal House History

Royal House History

The Royal House Of Maharaja Adinda Aranan is among the Ancient Royal House in the time of the ruling families, sovereign Sultanate of Sulu. As has been noted in history, Maharaja Adinda Aranan families was descended by HRH Datu Bantilan-I that is also known as the title of Maharaja Adinda and have been using the title name of HM Sultan Bantilan Muezuddin after the officially ascended the throne in 1748 - 1763. HM Sultan Bantilan Muezuddin is the descended of The Royal House of Maharaja Adinda. He is the younger brother of HM Sultan Azimuddin @Alimuddin-I (descended of the first heir to the throne of the descendants of the Sulu Sultanate ). He also is the second son from the second wife (the queen descended from King Tidong, Sabah@North Borneo) of HM Sultan Muhammad Badaruddin-I @ Pangeran Bakhtiar.

Effective Dispute

Around the year 1748, there was a dispute between two brothers. HM Sultan Azimuddin @ Alimuddin-I have to give permission to the Jesuits and the Spanish Christian missionaries to spread the doctrine of Christianity in Sulu, the matter has angered his brother HRH Raja Muda Datu Bantilan-I @ HM Sultan Bantilan Muizuddin. With the support of some of the people of Sulu, and those who are loyal to HRH Raja Muda Datu Bantilan-I, they went to meet HM Sultan Alimuddin/Azimuddin-I. In the dispute, HRH the Raja Muda Datu Bantilan throwing the spear and was hit his brother foot HM Sultan Alimuddin/Azimuddin-I. In order to avoid the protracted dispute, finally HM Sultan Alimuddin/Azimuddin-I with sons and daughters, and some people were leaving loyal to Zamboanga, and then to Manila.

In Manila, he and his entourage are given a good reception and treatment by Spanish officials and the Jesuit Christian. Maybe he did not realize that the advantages conferred by the Spanish to him as a ploy. With his position as the Sultan of Sulu, so they can spread the doctrine of Christianity on the people of Sulu.

HRH Datu Bantilan throne

In the absence of HM Sultan Azimuddin @ Alimuddin-I in Sulu, some members of the Royal Council and the people of Sulu has agreed to appoint HRH Raja Muda Datu Bantilan-I throne as the Sultan of Sulu and titled as HM Sultan Bantilan Muizzuddin. He ruled from 1748 until 1763.

In the reign of HM Sultan Bantilan Muizzuddin, Sulu Sultanate government system is a bit more organized with the composition of the cabinet they occupied. According to records, HM Sultan Bantilan Muizuddin was ever been to China to meet with the Emperor of China and he is the only sultan who presented the Sultan of Sulu land of memories from the Sulu government for the Kingdom of Heaven China.

After the reign of HM Sultan Bantilan Muizzuddin, His Majesty throne granted to his son who then called HM Sultan Azimuddin @ Alimuddin-II. He ruled from 1763 until 1764 for the first time. After the throne of given by HM Sultan Israel ibni HM Sultan Azimuddin-I, who ruled from 1764 until 1768. In the years 1768 to 1789 HM Sultan Azimuddin @ Alimuddin-II ascended the throne of the Sultanate of Sulu for second time.

In the reign of HM Sultan Azimuddin-III ibni HM Sultan Sharafuddin, The son of HM Sultan Azimuddin-II named HRH Datu Badaruddin @ Bantilan-II (such as the name of his grandfather HRH Rajamuda Datu Bantilan @ HM Sultan Bantilan Muizzuddin) was appointed as the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Sulu and called as HRH Raja Muda Datu Bantilan-II.

After the trone of HM Sultan Azimuddin-III as a Sulu Sultanate for 40 days, he had died as borne outbreak of smallpox that is so contagious at that time. All the Sulu Royal Datus had fled to avoid being infected. And Apparently HRH Raja Muda Datu Bantilan also fled to the territory of North Borneo (Sabah).

After the outbreak subsided, HRH Raja Muda Bantilan back to Sulu to the throne because he is a regent before. Unfortunately, the Sulu throne was occupied by the brother of the HM Sultan Azimuddin-III which called itself as HM Sultan Aliuddin. This is the first deviation of the first heir to the family of the systems of the Royal Protocol, or "Tartib Sultanate of Sulu. "

HRH Raja Muda Datu Bantilan trying to reclaim the throne of Sulu that he should belong. Then in 1808, he along with 500 followers who had attacked the palace of HM Sultan Aliuddin. However, he did not succeed because the HM Sultan Aliuddin has strong support at that time.

Before the death of HRH Raja Muda Datu Bantilan in 1812, he entrusted his eldest son HRH Datu Adanan or Aranan to take back the throne of the Sultanate of Sulu, which should be owned by the Second Heir. In his efforts to reclaim the throne of Sulu, HRH Datu Aranan has received support from the British in 1814, because he was considered the Sultan by the British at that time. Sir John Hunt was a British agent who often deals with HRH Datu Aranan.

HRH Datu Aranan Puyo Riding Throne

But just after the reign of HRH Sultan Pulalun Ibni HRH Sultan Jamalul Kiram-I, which was in 1862, then the throne of the Sultanate of Sulu, given absolutely to HRH Datu Aranan. He then ascended the throne with the title of HM Maharajah Arinda / Adinda Sultan Mohammad Aranan / Adanan Puyo. Unfortunately, due to his further age, after a week on the throne, he later gave the throne to the Son Of HM Sultan Muhammad Fadl Pulalun named HRH Datu Jamalul-A'zam @ Ahlam. The Main reasons of the timeline on the throne His Majesty Maharaja Adinda Sultan Mohammad Aranan / Adanan Puyo is short and does not followed the protocol / Tartib (ie, a Sultan of Sulu, at least on the throne for 40 days, as HM Sultan Azimuddin-III in 1808), that’s the reason why His name has not listed in the " Rulers Sultan of Sulu. "

At the time of placement of the throne of HM Maharaja Adinda Sultan Mohammad Aranan / Adanan Puyo, the Sulu throne up for grabs between HRH Datu Jamalul A'zam @ Ahlam and HRH Datu Daniel (Member of the Cabinet Council is holding a Sulu Royal Datu Amir Bahar). 

However, on the power, influence and support by HM Maharajah Adinda Sultan Mohammad Aranan / Adanan Puyo at that time, finally the throne was given to HRH Datu Jamalul A'zam @ Ahlam, who ascended the throne of the Sultanate of Sulu and call himself as HM Sultan Jamalul Ahlam@ A'zam/Ahzam. The Supporting Of HM Sultan Muhammad Aranan Puyo to HM Sultan Jamalul Ahlam to become Sultan has done with some conditions that he must comply with customs tartib protocol that outlines the rights of the sultan to appoint HRH Datu Halun Nar-Rasyid (the eldest son of HRHSultan Muhammad Aranan Puyo) to become the Rajamuda to HM Sultan Jamalul Ahlambut after taking the throne, has changed the agreement which he had appointed his eldest son Datu Badaruddin-II as Rajamuda or Crown Prince (known as Sultan Badaruddin-II after his father dead). HM Sultan Jamalul Ahlam has starting monopolythe throne till the right of second heirs to the throne almost gone. With the action taken by HM Sultan Jamalul Ahlam who defected from the conditions, HM Sultan Muhammad ArananPuyo has taken action to get out from Maimbung, Sulu and plan to migrate to the Siasi island, in the hope that one day, the second heirs rights will be resumed.

Not for some time after the Abdication of throne to HM Sultan Jamalul A'zam @ Ahlam, His Majesty Sultan Mohammad Sultan Aranan Puyo has been moved to Siasi Island and settled there. So far, his tomb can still be seen along with the tomb of-kin relatives and other Maharajah Adinda Royal Family, in a burial ground called the Maharajah Adinda Family Cemetery in Tanjung Siasi.

HM Sultan Mohammad Aranan Puyo has bless some of the sons and daughters of the first wife and his third wife. His Heirs divert and has lived in all areas in Sabah and the Sulu region untill now

The Successor of Second Heirs Apparent Family

After migration of HM Sultan Muhammad Aranan Puyo to siasi Island, Sulu at around the year 1870's, he has developed a family of central there. At around the same year, the throne of Sulu was monopoly by the family first heirs from the Royal family of Kiram, Shakiraullah and others. HM Sultan Muhammad Aranan Puyo has four wives and many children, among which are as follows:Dayang Pangian Sitti (First Queen)i. His Sole Son is HRH Datu Halun Narrasyid, gave birth to a son and a daughter, namely:a) HRH Datu Al-Mahmun-Ib) HRH Dayang Nasirinc) HRH Dyg tabi-Tabiin

HRH Datu Al-Mahmun-II is the Father of HRH Muhammidul Datu Ali Aranan, who had seven sons, namely:

a) Datu Muhammad Abdullah
b) Datu Muhammad Raden Satria
c) Datu Muhammad Ayatuddin
d) Datu Muhammad Hassanal
e) Datu Muhammad Hanafi
f) Datu Muhammad Alipatra
g) Datu Muhammad Al-Fazhir Al-Mahmun-II

Dayang Pangian Sharifah (Queen II)i. No heirsDayang Pangian Zalehah (Third Queen)i.Among Her children are:a) Dayang Taungb) Dayang Indungc) Dayang Harijahd) Dayang Malihae) Datu Amirulf) Datu Muhammad Sheikh / shie / sieg) Datu Laja (Raja)Through the first beneficiaries of the Elder of Queen HRH Dayang Pangian Sitti, his sole son is HRH Datu Halun Nar-Rashid got few son and daughter (as are mentioned above) and the eldest son of HRH Datu Al-Mahmun That has several Prince and Princess, but the right of inheritance was formally given to the youngest son HRH Datu Ali kuyung or the actual name HRH Datu Muhammidul Ali Aranan.

The second Queen HRH Dayang Pangian Sharifah has no heirs. But the third wife HRH Dayang Pangian Zalehah is the most widely parenthood (such as that mentioned above).HRH Dayang Pangian Zalehah has only three sons that is HRH Datu Amirul, HRH Datu Mohammed Shiekh / Shie / Sie and HRH Datu Laja (Raja). The right of inheritance through the family was given absolutely to the beneficiary of HRH Datu Mohammed Sheikh / Shie / sie to his son HRH Datu Aliuddin or HM Sultan Aliuddin Haddis Pabilah (appointed as a candidate for the sultan from the royal family of Maharaja Adinda Aranan). After his death, his succession rights were given to HRH Rajabongsu-II. But there was some misunderstanding in which his cousin HRH Datu Ladjamura wasik Aranan, son of HRH Datu Wasik (brother of HRH Sultan Aliuddin Aranan) has appointed himself as the Sultan of Sulu in 2009.

However, The inheritance rights of Maharaja Adinda Aranan families had already in discussion in which the majority of family members agreed unanimously to appoint HRH Datu Muhammidul Ali Aranan as The Head Of The Royal Family and House Of Maharaja Adinda Aranan in 2009, subsequently held positions Chairman of Sulu Royal Datus, the Royal Council.