Southeast AsiaAsia
Sultanate of Tidore
Tidore was a sultanate in the Maluku Islands and the rival of neighbouring Ternate in the clove trade. It allied with Spain against Ternate and the Portuguese. It became a Dutch vassal and was incorporated into Indonesia.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1450 – 1967 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Tidore |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Note on dates: Wikipedia gives 1081 or 1450 for the founding.
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.