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1888 Protectorate
- When
- 1888
- Where
- Raj of Sarawak
Sarawak became a British protectorate in 1888, with Britain handling foreign policy while the Brooke government kept local administration.
The Raj of Sarawak became a British protectorate in 1888. The British imperial power assumed responsibility for foreign policy, while the Brooke government maintained its local administration. This arrangement aligned with the status of neighbouring North Borneo and Brunei, which also became protectorates in exchange for military protection.
Sources
- Sarawak Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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