Raffles and the Order of the Golden Sword

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Raffles was awarded the Order of the Golden Sword by the Sultan of Palembang as a gesture of honor and diplomacy. The award symbolized mutual respect and recognition between Raffles and local rulers during his efforts to expand British influence in the region. It also reflected how colonial officials used local titles and honors to build alliances and legitimize their presence.

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Dr. Lee Kam Hing

Dr. Ahmat Adam

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Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,63,part 2.1990.p.77-90

DS591 RASMJ 1990.

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1990

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harith

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Journal Article

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Indeks Journal of the Malayan Branch Royal Asiatic Society.

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Dr. Lee Kam Hing and Dr. Ahmat Adam, “Raffles and the Order of the Golden Sword,” Rimbunan: Pangkalan Data Pengajian Melayu, accessed February 3, 2026, https://rimbunan.nusa.my/rimbun/items/show/23070.

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