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Rajah Soliman III, had been ceded authority over Manila by his aging uncle Rajah Matanda. When the Spanish arrived in Manila Bay in they tried to establish authority peaceably by sending a message of friendship to Manila.
Soliman was willing to accept the friendship that the Spaniards were offering, but did not want to submit sovereignty.
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As a result, the Spaniards attacked Manila,captured the city, and burned it down before returning to Panay. In , the Spaniards returned, this time led by Legazpi. Rajah Soliman eventually acknowledged Spanish rule, and was converted to Catholicism.
Legazpi then recognized him as a ruler of Manila under the dominion of Spain. With this recognition came an exemption from tribute and forced labour (which their families enjoyed until ).
After Rajah Matanda died, Rajah Soliman formally ascended to his uncle's position. Legazpi gave Rajah Soliman the throne of Manila in April When Legazpi died in , his successordid not ho