sentences:  Wajoq retained its independence until it was subdued in the early 20th century by the Dutch colonial government.It continued to exist in some form up to mid-20th century, when the self-governing entity was transformed into Wajo Regency in the newly independent Republic of Indonesia.The emergence of Wajoq and other interior polities of South Sulawesi is associated with the major agricultural expansion and political centralization in the 14th century, which was encouraged by an increase in external demand for South Sulawesi rice.