Nakhoda
NAKHODA — a commander or a pilot of a ship; a master of a vessel; a military leader; a captain Illustration Sources: The image detail is from The Progress of […]
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Sangley
SANGLEY — a Chinese trader, laborer, artisan, professional, or merchant Illustration Sources: The image detail is from “Chinese Coolie at Lunch” in Memory Book: U.S.S. Chaumont, retrieved from the University […]
Istana
ISTANA — the official residence of a ruler; a palace Illustration Sources: The image detail is from “Palace of Sultan Harun: Jolo — 1891” in Photographs of the Philippine Islands, […]
Hari
HARI — a paramount chief of a great territory; a ruler; a king Illustration Sources: The image detail is from Introduction of the First Christian Image by Carlos Francisco (1965), […]
Singhapala
SINGHAPALA — the legendary forerunner kingdom of the Cebu Rajanate Illustration Sources: The image detail is from “Biffayas” in the Boxer Codex (ca. 1590), retrieved from the Indiana University Digital […]
Ruma Bichara
RUMA BICHARA — a royal council made of the noblest datus; a state council Illustration Sources: The image detail is from Philippines: Sultan of Sulu, Mindanao; The Story of the […]
