Gowa

The southwestern Makassarese state of Gowa, whose ruler adopted Islam in 1605, extended his control over the northern states.

…1530 the Makassarese state of Gowa emerged as the strongest state, and its ruler adopted Islam in 1605.

…of the southwestern state of Gowa—a Makassarese domain—adopted Islam in 1605. The kingdom soon became a sultanate, and it gradually extended its control over the northern states.