In 1839, the governor of Singapore sent James Brooke (1803-1868) to promote trade links with the Sultan of Brunei. He had been an audacious cavalry officer in the Anglo-Burmese wars and now exploited the situation for his own benefit.
In 1839, the governor of Singapore sent James Brooke (1803-1868) to promote trade links with the Sultan of Brunei. He had been an cavalry officer in the Anglo-Burmese wars.