 The form of the organization of the empire and the application of Islamic law which was first introduced by Sultan Zainal Abidin became the standard followed by all the kingdoms in Maluku almost without significant changes.The success of the Ternate people under Sultan Baabullah in expelling Portugal in 1575 was the first indigenous victory of the archipelago over western powers, therefore Buya Hamka even praised the victory of the Ternate people for delaying the western occupation of the archipelago for 100 years while at the same time strengthening the position of Islam, and if the people Ternate is undoubtedly the eastern part of Indonesia will become a Christian center like the Philippines.The position of Ternate as an influential kingdom also helped raise the degree of Ternate Language as the language of association in various regions which were under its influence.