Pangiran must have died about 1579 and was followed by Sultan
Batara Shah Tangah, who is in all probability the Paquian or Paguian
Tindig of the Spanish writers. Tangah 's claim to the sultanate was
strongly contested by his cousin, Abdasaolan^ who ruled over Basilan.
The latter attacked Jolo with a strong force, but failed to reduce its
forts. Tangali, however, felt insecure and went to Manila to request
Governor Sande's aid and returned to Sulu with two Spanish armed
boats (caracoas),^ Abdasaolan, whose power had in the meantime
increased, prepared for defense and watched for the advance of the
Sultan's boat. Finding that the caracoas were at ^ considerable distance
from the Sultan's boat he manned two light salisipans ^ with a strong force
and dispatched them with speed to intercept Tangah. The Sultan's party
was completely surprised, and in the fight that resulted Tangah was
killed. On reaching Jolo the Spanish forces attacked the town. The
Sulus fought valiantly, but their fort was reduced. The officers in
command of the caracoas assembled the people and had Raja Bungsu,
who was wounded in the fight, elected sultan to succeed Tangah. The
full title of Bungsu was 'The Sultan Muwallil Wasit Bungsu.
