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Treaty with the Sultan of Banten
- When
- 1596
- Where
- Banten
- Part of
- De Houtman Arrives in Banten
The Sultan of Banten entered into an alliance treaty with the Dutch, expressing friendship with Prince Maurice of Nassau.
Upon arrival, de Houtman was introduced to the Sultan, who signed a treaty stating contentment with a permanent league of alliance and friendship. This diplomatic move occurred while local Portuguese traders observed the Dutch activities with suspicion.
Sources
- Cornelis de Houtman Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-03
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