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The Perak War (1875-1876) took place between British and local forces in Perak, a state in northwestern Malaysia. The sultan of Upper Perak and other local chiefs attempted to end foreign influence in the region and remove the British administrator James W.W. Birch. Following the murder of Birch in 1875, British forces were sent in to end local resistance. ==The start== A skirmish happened near Bandar Tua,Perak on the 7th of November,1875.This is the first battle in the war. Reinforcements were sent and 300 men soon arrived in the state with 80 boats.Most of the army were sent from India and Hong Kong. ==The Siege of Pasir Salak== On the 15th, the British army arrived at Pasir Salak. The place was well-defended,with a fort that had a 6ft rampart,coupled with a wooden wall on top and with a trench filled with sharpened spikes and traps. The warriors has several lantaka with them,alongside some muskets. The British attacked relentlessly, but the first attack failed,killing Captain Innes.Soon,the attacks gave fruit,and it was captured on the 12th of December.Pasir Salak was razed by the soldiers under orders from William Jervois. ==The Battle of Kota Lama Kanan== The warriors,under Dato Maharaja Lela soon retreated to Sayong.The British followed them,attacking enemy forts and villages on the way. Then,on 4 January,1876, they were ambushed at Kota Lama Kanan,Sayong.Brigadier H.J.Hawkins was killed during the fight. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Perak War」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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