Abstract
British colonization over the state of Pahang in the late 19th century resulted in an incident which is known as the Pahang uprising. Introduction of several new systems by the colonialists had caused chaos. The locals, mostly the dignitaries or chieftains who were in close relationship with the Sultan, rebelled against these new enforcements. On the other hand, the Sultan who had to maintain his status quo with the British was in a dilemma. This article looks at the dilemma faced by the ruler and how he maneuvered the crisis; through thorough content analysis of available literature. It is found that Sultan Ahmad was very intelligent, wise and diplomatic in preserving peace and harmony amongst the local people and could still be in the good books of the British. His strategies united the rebels yet he maintained his sovereignty and remained unthreatened by the British.
Highlights
The riots that happened upon British intervention in Pahang in the 19th century put Sultan Pahang in the limelight
Sultan Ahmad covert involvement in helping the rebels led by Dato’ Bahaman started the day Dato’ Bahaman was ripped off the title Orang Kaya Setia Perkasa Pahlawan Semantan
Even though his dislike towards the Sikhs and Europeans was seen as anti-colonial, he was able to convince the British that it was a tactic to get close to the rebels and to facilitate negotiations with the rebels even though from the letter written by Dato’ Bahaman, it was clear that the rebellion was started on his order
Summary
The riots that happened upon British intervention in Pahang in the 19th century put Sultan Pahang in the limelight. His every step and movements were monitored by the colonialists to check on the Sultan’s involvement in the upheavals. The locals were initially disappointed seeing the Sultan supported the British by offering rewards for the capture of the rebels. They understood it was a ploy to divert the attention of the British and as a strategy to chase the colonialists out of the state of Pahang. The British on the other hand were skeptical and wary of the Sultan’s moves as they were unsure of his support (Reid, 1967)
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