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Sayyid Sharif Capt. Kalingalan Caluang
Born
Other namesApuh Inggal, Chief Kalingalan
OrganizationSultanate of Sulu and North Borneo
FatherCaluang son of Panglima Bandahala son of Sattiya Munuh of Sayyid Qasim

Sayyid Sharif Captain Kalingalan Caluang, also known as Apuh Inggal, was a Tausūg warrior and leader who fought during World War II. He was a contemporary of Hadji Kamlon, renowned for his bravery and resistance during the conflict.

Personal life

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Sayyid Sharif Captain Kalingalan Caluang, son of Caluang, grandson of Panglima Bandahala[1][2] and great-grandson of Sattiya Muno, traced his lineage back to Sayyid Qasim, a scholar from the Ba 'Alawi sada of Yemen. He adhered to Sunni Islam with Ash’ari Aqeedah and followed Shafi’i Fiqh. As the grandson of the esteemed Panglima Bandahala of Sulu, Kalingalan belonged to a family deeply rooted in the Sulu Sultanate's traditions. His family held the distinguished duty of conducting the “Gibha” ceremony, an essential rite performed before a Sultan could be officially proclaimed.

His grandfather, Panglima Bandahala, served as the trusted right-hand man of Sultan Jamalul Kiram II. In addition to his close advisory role, he was the municipal leader of Luuk and the commander of the Sultanate’s army, demonstrating his significant influence and leadership within the Sulu Sultanate.[3][4][5]

Sayyid Kalingalan Caluang’s rich heritage also extended into the Sulu royal family, notably through his connection to Princess Tarhata Kiram. His mother, Apoh Hj. Norma, served as the wet nurse to Princess Tarhata, highlighting a deep bond between the families. This familial link emphasizes the complex web of kinship and historical significance that shapes the narrative of Sulu royalty, illustrating the intertwined legacies and shared heritage within this cultural context.

References

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  1. ^ Annual Reports of the War Department. (1907). Estados Unidos: U.S. Government Printing Office.
  2. ^ Beede, B. R. (1994). The War of 1898 and U.S. Interventions, 1898-1934: An Encyclopedia. United Kingdom: Garland.
  3. ^ Independence for the Philippine Islands. (1930). Estados Unidos: U.S. Government Printing Office.
  4. ^ Hurley, V. (2010). Swish of the Kris, the Story of the Moros: Authorized and Enhanced Edition. Estados Unidos: Cerberus Corporation.
  5. ^ Surat Sug: Kasultanan. (2005). Pilipinas: National Historical Institute.