Polity Terengganu Sultanate

This article is about the specific polity Terengganu Sultanate and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Terengganu emerged as an independent sultanate in the Malaysian Peninsula in 1724. It became a British Protectorate in 1909.

Establishment

  • January 1725: Terengganu emerged as an independent sultanate in 1724.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • January 1765: In 1764, Kelantan regained its independence from Siam under the leadership of Sultan Muhammad I.
  • January 1781: Foundation of Besut Darul Iman.

Disestablishment

  • January 1782: In 1781, Terengganu came under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Thonburi, which was ruled by King Taksin. This marked the beginning of Thai control over the territory until July 9, 1909.