[3] His death caused a civil war for succession among Maimbung forces and Patikul datus.

It was not until January 2022 that a letter by Hadji Butu to Ball Powell was analyzed by Maria Cristina Juan, M.A.

[3] Desiring to extend his authority in Sulu, he bought two Egyptian officers and 30 Sikhs from Singapore.

Due to his lack of education and mismanagement, the force weren't paid well and some decided to quit their duties from the sultan.

[6] The death of Badaruddin caused a civil war among Patikul datus and Maimbung forces.

[3] Sultan Jamal ul-Alam, his father, sign a Grant of 1878 to give North Borneo to a British company.

Unexpectedly, Badaruddin died at an early age withholding the contract until a new sultan recognized by the Spanish Government was appointed.