A Makassarese princess married a Bimanese prince in 1727 .
The court of Makassar claimed Manggarai as a sunrang ( bridewealth ) , leading to a long dispute over this area .
A Makassarese princess married a Bimanese prince in 1727 , and the court of Makassar claimed Manggarai as a sunrang ( bridewealth ) , leading to a long dispute over this area .