Harun Ar-Rashid (sultan of Sulu)

in 1899 As a Datu, he went to Manila alone and Governor Juan Arolas recommended him for sultanate. Governor-General Emilio Terrero y Perinat received authority from Madrid to take action for the appointment of Datu Harun. Datu Harun was appointed sultan of Sulu on September 24, 1886. For the celebration of his appointment, Harun was escorted to Jolo, Sulu by 200 Spanish soldiers for his return from Manila. He made plans to go to Parang in order to make allegiance with his people. Unfortunately, his appointment was met with dissatisfaction. He retired in Jolo for his safety. The Sulu chiefs, with arms, demanded that Amirul Kiram should be the Sultan. ==Rule==

Amirul Kiram's activities and the Maimbung forces' attacks on Parang caused significant unrest in the region. Governing in Palawan After Harun left Sulu and settled in southern part of Palawan, he was given the authority to rule the Muslim population in Balabac, and other southern islands of Palawan, including the present-day areas of Brooke's Point (incl. Bataraza), Rizal, Quezon, and Sofronio Española. He established his main settlement center at Bono-Bono, Bataraza, and a smaller settlement center at Abo-Abo, Sofronio Española. Several settlements were built from Abo-Abo towards the south. ==Lifestyle as a sultan==

Sultan Harun would wear luxurious European attire. For the sultan, having European elements in his clothing showed his political authority and to show Spanish authorities his status in Sulu. He also embraced European etiquette and spoke with a military accent to showcase his power and authority. ==Death==

He died in Palawan, where he was exiled, and was buried in Bono-Bono. Datu Bataraza Narrazid, as the eldest son, took over power after his father's death. == References ==