this area, the "five loyal allies" (Sonbai Kecil, Helong, Amabi in 1665, Amfo'an in 1683 and Taebenu in 1688). In the middle of the 18th century, Timor...

Naktuka entirely to Portugal, the historical border between the realms of Amfo'an (on the Dutch side) and Ambeno (on the Portuguese side) was the Noel Besi...