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The Raj of Sarawak, Kingdom of Sarawak or State of Sarawak, was an independent state founded in 1841 in northwestern Borneo and was in a treaty of protection with the United Kingdom from 1888. It was established from a series of land concessions acquired by the Englishman James Brooke, from the Sultan of Brunei.
The White Rajahs were a hereditary monarchy of the Brooke family, who founded and ruled the Raj of Sarawak as a sovereign state, located on the north west coast of the island of Borneo in Maritime Southeast Asia, from 1841 to 1946.
Sir Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, GCMG (Charles Anthoni Johnson Brooke; 3 June 1829 – 17 May 1917), born Charles Anthoni Johnson, ruled as the head of state of Raj of Sarawak from 3 August 1868 until his death. He succeeded his uncle, James Brooke, as the second White Rajah.
Learn about the three generations of Brooke family members who ruled Sarawak, a Borneo state, from 1841 to 1946. Discover their achievements, challenges, and legacy as sovereign monarchs and adventurers.
The Raj of Sarawak, also the Kingdom of Sarawak or State of Sarawak, located in the northwestern part of the island of Borneo, was an independent state founded in 1841, in a treaty of protection with the United Kingdom starting from 1888.
Sep 29, 2019 · This historical tale of how an Englishman founded the Raj of Sarawak and created a dynasty, spanning three generations over a hundred years, is a fascinating and inspiring true story deserving of...
Aug 31, 2023 · The White Rajahs of Sarawak and the Complexity of Empire. Far too often, the British Empire is presented as a monolith. There exists a pervasive assumption that Britain’s non-white colonies were all governed by a small cadre of civil servants, directed by Westminster, and despised by the natives.