Episode 2 of 2
Treaty of Singapore
- When
- 6 February 1819
- Where
- Singapore
Raffles, Hussein Shah, and Temenggong Abdul Rahman signed the Treaty of Singapore on 6 February 1819, founding a British trading settlement.
The treaty allowed the British East India Company to open a trading post. Raffles recognized Hussein Shah as the rightful ruler of Johor to counter Dutch influence. The signing was a public ceremony where the Union Jack was hoisted, marking the beginning of a British settlement.
Sources
- 1819 Singapore Treaty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-26
- Hussein Shah of Johor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
- Stamford Raffles Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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