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The Bugis, who played an important role in defeating Jambi two decades earlier, had a huge influence in Johor.

Apart from the Malays, another influential faction in Johor at that time were the Minangkabau.

Both the Bugis and the Minangkabau realized how the death of Sultan Mahmud II had provided them with the chance to exert power in Johor.

The Minangkabau introduced a Minangkabau prince, Raja Kecil from Siak who claimed he was the posthumous son of Sultan Mahmud II.

The prince met with the Bugis and promised the Bugis wealth and political power if they helped the prince to win the throne.

However, Raja Kecil broke his promise and installed himself as the new Sultan of Johor ( Sultan Abdul Jalil Rahmat Shah ) without the knowledge of the Bugis.

Sultan Abdul Jalil IV fled to Pahang where he was later killed by an assassin hired by Raja Kecil.