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2. From Oceanic Crossroads: Empires, Networks and Histories
In 1667, the defeat of the Kingdom of Gowa prompted Bugis-Makassar people's migration, restricted by the Bongaya Agreement. War and surrender in 1670 led the people of Wajo to migrate to various regions, upholding independence under the motto "Mardeka to-Wajo’ e ade’nami napopuang." In Makassar, La Patello Ammana Gappa led Bugis-Wajo migrants, preserving their order and implementing the Navigation and Commercial Law. This law, established in 1676, drew inspiration from Melaka's law, addressing maritime trade aspects. The study analyzes the transformation, historical needs, relevance, and cultural contributions of the Ammana Gappa’s Law, employing a mixed-method approach with informants from Sumatra, Melaka, and Singapore.
Hattah Fattah
Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Indonesia