As Pedro IV had recently re-established himself as the King of Kongo by conquering São Salvador, João declined to recognise him and continued his claim to the kingdom and decided to march his armies down to face King Pedro.
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But he was threatened immediately by his principal rival, João II of Lemba, who also claimed to be king, and withdrew immediately.