Historical Events tagged with "pangkor"

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Politics & Government

Pangkor Treaty Enacted Between British and Perak Sultan

January 20th, 1874 151 years ago

The Treaty of Pangkor was signed between British officials and Sultan Abdullah of Perak, establishing British authority in the region. This treaty emerged after conflicts in Perak and aimed at stabilizing British interests as well as providing a platform for governance. The treaty allowed British advisors to be placed in key positions within the Sultanate, marking the beginning of more structured colonial rule in Malaya. It was a significant step in British colonial expansion.

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