The 1891 Sarawak Rebellion: James Brooke's Last Battle with a Local Revolt

In 1891, the White Rajah of Sarawak, Charles Brooke, faced a fierce uprising from the Iban warrior Bantin, whose raids against the Brooke regime escalated into a full-scale rebellion. This episode dives into the causes, key figures, and consequences of the rebellion, including the strategic use of forts along the Skrang and Batang Lupar rivers, the role of the rebellious Iban leader, and the punitive expeditions that eventually crushed the revolt. We explore how Charles Brooke's policies of taxation and suppression of headhunting clashed with indigenous traditions, leading to a conflict that tested the limits of Brooke rule. The episode also examines the aftermath: the consolidation of Brooke authority, the impact on Iban communities, and the legacy of resistance in Sarawak's history. Join Lucas and Luna for a focused look at this lesser-known but pivotal event in Southeast Asian colonial history.

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