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The history of Brunei concerns the settlements and societies located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, which has been under the influence of Indianised kingdoms and empires for much of its history.
Brunei, independent Islamic sultanate on the northern coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It achieved independence in 1984, having been a British protectorate since 1888. The capital is Bandar Seri Begawan, which is located in the country’s larger western segment.
Although its early history is obscure, Brunei was known to be trading with and paying tribute to China in the 6th century ce. It then came under Hindu influence for a time through allegiance to the Majapahit empire, based in Java.
BRIEF HISTORY OF BRUNEI. Brunei’s full name is Negara Brunei Darussalam (The Country of Brunei, Abode of Peace) The pre-Islamic history of Brunei is unclear, but archaeological evidence shows the country to have been trading with the Asian mainland as early as CE 518.
Brunei briefly rose to prominence in Southeast Asia when the Portuguese occupied Malacca and thereby forced the wealthy and powerful but displaced Muslim refugees there to relocate to nearby Sultanates such as Brunei.
In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries, and in 2017, the country celebrated the 50th anniversary of Sultan Hassanal BOLKIAH’s accession to the throne.
The history of Brunei concerns the settlements and societies located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, which has been under the influence of Indianised kingdoms and empires for much of its history.
Origins, history and social structures in Brunei Darussalam, 2021. This wide-ranging book re-evaluates in detail the early history and historiography of Brunei Darussalam, the origins of the sultanate, its gene-alogical foundations and the structure and administration of Brunei society.
Despite being a tiny state in Southeast Asia perched on the north-west corner of Borneo, the third largest island in the world, Brunei Darussalam, an oil-rich country, has emerged as an interesting political and international entity in the contemporary world.
1888 - Brunei becomes a British protectorate. 1906 - Brunei administered by a British resident, with the sultan having nominal authority. 1929 - Oil extraction begins. 1941-45 - Japan occupies...