Datu Bataraza Narrazid
| Datu Bataraza Narrazid داتو باتراز نررازيد | |
|---|---|
| Datu of Palawan | |
| Reign | 1899–unknown |
| Predecessor | Harun Ar-Rashid |
| Successor | Sapiodin Narrazid |
| Born | c. 1834 Jolo, Sultanate of Sulu |
| Died | Unknown date Manila, Philippines |
| Spouse | Diumratia Narrazid |
| Issue | Sapiodin Narrazid Anzaruddin Narrazid Tahang Narrazid |
| House | House of Narrazid |
| Father | Harun Ar-Rashid |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
Datu Bataraza Narrazid (born c. 1834) was a Sulu noble of Tausug descent and influential Muslim chieftain, particularly in the southern part of Palawan. He held the title datu, a title given to a respected community leader.[1] Today his name is remembered as the name of the municipality of Bataraza, which was previously part of the municipality of Brooke's Point.[2]
Early life
Datu Bataraza Narrazid was born in Jolo, Sultanate of Sulu, then grew up in the southern part of Palawan, but his exact date of birth is unknown, around 1834. He was the son of Sultan Harun Ar-Rashid (Harun Narrazid) Datu Dakulah (1769–1899), the 31st Sultan of Sulu. He is also known to have a sibling named Datu Zulkifli II, and is said to be related to Datu Haji Mahol of Kota Belud.[3]
Political career
Datu Bataraza Narrazid succeeded his father, Sultan Harun Ar-Rashid (Harun Narrazid), who ruled under the Spanish colonial government. The American colonialists appointed him as vice governor of the province of Palawan and later as the supreme leader of the Muslim community in Palawan.[4]
Datu Bataraza Narrazid, as the eldest son, took over power after his father's death. Like his father, he ruled wisely and continued his father's wise government program. When the American colonial government took over the country, its authority over its people was fully recognized and respected by the American colonial government. He became a good and trusted friend of the Governor-General of Palawan, Edward Y. Miller. Due to the Governor General's great trust and confidence in Datu Bataraza Narrazid, he was appointed Deputy Governor and given the title of "The Leading Datu of the Muslim Community" in Palawan.[3]
The American colonial governor then set the boundaries of his territory from Barangay Salogon, Brooke's Point in the south. A monument erected in Barangay Salogon serves as a marker of the decision signed by the Governor himself.[3]
Personal life
He married Diumratia Narrazid, then their marriage gave birth to children Sapiodin Narrazid, Anzaruddin Narrazid, and Tahang Narrazid.[3]
Death
His sons were still in their early teens when their Datu Bataraza Narrazid died in Manila. His remains were brought back with the assistance of the Governor General to Bono-Bono, Palawan for funeral rites and solemn ceremonies for a royal. Datu Jolkiple Narrazid (Datu Zulkifli II), Datu Bataraza Narrazid's younger brother became the legal guardian of his nephews and took care of their educational needs. Then, in 1967, Datu Jolkiple Narrazid, uncle of Mayor Sapiodin Narrazid was elected as the second mayor of the municipality of Brooke's Point, while establishing his title as the next influential datu in southern part of Palawan.[3]
See also
- Bataraza, the municipality in Palawan named after him
- Harun Ar-Rashid, his father and the 31st Sultan of Sulu
References
- ^ "Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan, 2009 – 2018 | Municipality of Bataraza, Palawan" (PDF). www.redtac-observatoire.org. Redtac Observatoire. 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ "Bataraza Palawan". Palawan Days. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Datu Bataraza of Southern Palawan – Narrazid". www.geni.com. Geni. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ "The Jama Mapun Tribe of the Philippines: History, Culture, Customs and Tradition". www.yodisphere.com. Yodisphere. 7 September 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2025.