Sultanate of Maguindanao
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Sultanate of Maguindanao was a powerful Sunni Muslim state located in the Cotabato Valley on the island of Mindanao. Founded by Sharif Kabungsuwan in the 16th century, it resisted Spanish colonization for centuries. The sultanate maintained extensive trade relations with British and Dutch merchants.
Statistics
Area
300,000.00 km²
Population
112,000,000