 Here, however, he underestimated the anti-Portuguese resentment which had built up during the last decades, in particular canalized through Prince Baab.The tragic death of Sultan Hairun triggered the anger of the Ternatans as well as the various kings of Maluku.The royal council, with the support of various "Kaicilis" (princes) and "Sangajis" (sub-rulers) convened at the small Hiri island and brought forth Kaicili Baab as the next Sultan of Ternate with the title "Sultan Babullah Datu Syah".