The connection between wanua and palili in the Confederation of Ajatappareng in South Sulawesi

This article discusses the concept of wanua and palili in the Confederation of Ajatappareng in South Sulawesi. Wanua and palili are two terms used by the central government to the lesser regions. The main question in the article is why there were lower region called wanua and palili. Why these lesser regions are termed as wanua and palili in the Confederation of Ajatappareng. Did wanua and palili have a greater impact on the power relationship with the central government? The research found out that wanua is a geographical concept of peaceful coexistence in their relationship with the confederation. One of the factors in the peaceful relationship is to avoid the lesser kingdom being occupied by the powerful kingdom. Thus, wanua were united to form a confederation. Instead, palili is a concept of peaceful coexistence between the central government and the wanua. This paper further discusses several terms and concepts that were used in the power relationship between wanua, palili in the Ajatappareng Confederation such as palili passeajingeng, palili bassi and palili napanoq rakkalana.