Introduction -- State and society in South Sulawesi in the 17th century -- Road to conflict -- The Makassar War -- The treaty -- The unfinished war -- The new overlords -- Trials of overlordship -- The refugees -- Challenge from within -- Securing the succession -- The peace of Arung Palakka -- The legacy -- Appendix A. Rulers of the major kingdoms in South Sulawesi in the 17th century -- Appendix B. The Bungaya Treaty of 18 November 1667