Who was the founder of the Kingdom of Sarawak?
James Brooke
The raj was founded by James Brooke, an English adventurer who arrived at the banks of the Sarawak River and decided to berth his schooner there in 1839.
Does Sarawak have a Sultan?
It witnessed the reign of a sole sultan, Sultan Tengah, Prince of Brunei, known as Ibrahim Ali Omar Shah Ibni Sultan Muhammad Hassan of Sarawak….Sultanate of Sarawak.
| Sultanate of Sarawak كسلطانن ملايو سراوق دارالهنا (Jawi) Kesultanan Sarawak Darul Hana (ms) | |
|---|---|
| Sultan | |
| • 1599–1641 | Sultan Ibrahim Ali Omar Shah |
| History |
What is the history of Sarawak?
History of Sarawak can be traced as far as 40,000 years ago to the paleolithic period where the earliest evidence of human settlement is found in the Niah caves. A series of Chinese ceramics dated from the 8th to 13th century AD was uncovered at the archeological site of Santubong.
Why is Sarawak so special?
Because of its natural resources, Sarawak specialises in the export of oil and gas, timber and oil palms, but also possesses strong manufacturing, energy and tourism sectors. It is ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse; major ethnic groups including Iban, Malay, Chinese, Melanau, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu.
What is the culture of Sarawak?
Sarawak exhibits notable diversity in ethnicity, culture, and language. The Sarawakian culture has been influenced by Bruneian Malays of the coastal areas. Substantial cultural influences also came from the Chinese and British cultures.
Is Sarawak a British colony?
On 1 July 1946, Sarawak became a British Crown Colony with Sir Charles Arden Clarke made the first British Crown Colonial Governor. The people of Sarawak were largely divided over the question of cession.
Was Sarawak a country?
Sarawak was officially granted self-government on 22 July 1963, and became federated with Malaya, North Borneo (now Sabah), and Singapore to form a federation named Malaysia on 16 September 1963.