Polity Pagaruyung Kingdom (British Colony)

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The British controlled the west coast of Sumatra between 1795 and 1819.

Establishment

  • January 1796: In 1795, the British took control of the west coast of Sumatra, including the Pagaruyung Kingdom. This period of British rule lasted until 1819. The British presence in the region was part of their larger colonial ambitions in Southeast Asia.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • January 1820: During the British control of the west coast of Sumatra between 1795 and 1819, the Pagaruyung Kingdom in the region faced political and territorial challenges. The British influence eventually ended in 1819, leading to the territory returning to the Pagaruyung Kingdom.