A Maldivian Catholic named Andiri Andirin acted as his regent, while Manoel lived in Goa.
Then Maldives ruled by Kateeb Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam of Utheemu after he assassinated Andiri Andirin, the regent of King Dom Manoel.
According to the letter Mohamed Thakurufan had entered into a treaty ceding sovereignty of the Maldives to the Ali Raja of Cannanore in the event Thakurufaanu was established in power in Male.
The occupation was ended by Muleegey Dom Hasan Maniku, a direct descendant of the penultimate Christian King Joao.
Her husband Ali Shahbandar took power during her regency, and Dhiyamigili dynasty lost the throne in the cascade of events that followed.
Muhammad Manikfaanu of Huraa usurped the throne and later abdicated in favour of his nephew who became sultan Muizzuddin.
Although Abdul Majeed Didi was elected Sultan but was never installed and continued to live in Ceylon.
Maldives ruled by Council of Regency headed for a time by former sultan Hassan Nooraddeen II.