Episode 2 of 2
Appointment as Rajah
- When
- 1841-1842
- Where
- Kuching
Brooke was appointed as the Rajah of Sarawak on 24 September 1841, following the suppression of the rebellion.
On 24 September 1841, Brooke was appointed as the Governor of Sarawak with the title of Rajah. The official declaration was made on 18 August 1842, after the Sultan ratified the governorship and required an annual payment.
Sources
- Kuching Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
- James Brooke Wikipedia
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