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Sultanate of Ternate
Ternate was a sultanate in the Maluku Islands that grew rich from cloves. Under Sultan Babullah it expelled the Portuguese in 1575. It later became a Dutch vassal.
Key facts
| Dates | 1486 – 1914 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Ternate |
| Founder | Zainal Abidin |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.