 The reign of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa between 1651 and 1682 was seen as the golden era of the Sultanate.Under his reign, Banten had one of the strongest navy in the region, built on European standard with the aids of Europeans shipbuilders, and also attracts Europeans to work in the Sultanate of Banten.In securing its shipping lane, Banten also sent its fleet to "Sukadana" or the Kingdom of Tanjungpura (present-day West Kalimantan) and conquered it in 1661.