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- On 28 January 1819, British reached the Singapore waters.
- Raffles heard news from some Orang Laut that the Dutch was not occupying Singapore.
- On 29 January 1819, Raffles together with Major William Faquhar and some sepoys rowed in a small boat to the mouth of Singapore River.
- When thwy landed, Raffles and his entourage went to meet the Temenggong at his house.
- Raffles told Temonggong Abdul Rahman, who was the senior minister of Johor-Riau Sultanate, that the British wanted to establish a trading settlement there.
- The Temonggong was willing to give him permission but imformed Raffles that the island was ruled by Sultan Abdul Rahman of the Johor-Riau Sultanate.
- According to him, only the Sultan
- could give the British permission to establish a settlement there.
- However, the Sultan was under the control of the Dutch who would not allow the British to occupy Singapore.
- The Temonggong than explained to Raffles that Sultan Abdul Rahman was made the Sultan of Singapore because his elder brother, Tengku Hussein, who was the rightful heir to the throne was away in Pahang when his father died.
- Thus, the Bugis chiefs in Riau made the younger son, Tengku Abdul Rahman, the new ruler and this was supported by the Dutch.
- After listening to the story, Raffles decided to recognise Tengku Hussein as the rightful Sultan and then obtain his permission to start a settlement.
- The Temonggong then sent his men to one of the Riau islands to invite Tengku Hussein to Singapore.
- Tengku Hussein left for Singapore secretly to avoid suspicion from the Dutch.
- When met with Raffles in Singapore, Tengku Hussein agreed to be recognised by the British as Sultan.
- On 6 February 1819, Sultan Hussein and the Temeggong signed a treaty with the British.
The Terms of the Treaty:
- The British were allowed to build a settlement in the southern part of Singapore island.
- The Sultan would be paid an allowance of $5, 000 a year.
- The Temengong would be given $3, 000 a year as allowance.
What else can I help you with?
What is the Problems with setting up a British trading port in Singapore?
What problems did the British face in starting a trading settlement inSingapore? The Dutch were in control - Singapore was under the rule of Sultan Abdul Raman who was underthe Dutch- Raffles decided to recognise Tengku Hussein as the rightful Sultanand obtain permission to set up a settlement in Singapore
Why do you have Singapore?
Singapore was founded by the british to be used as a trading port and stop-over for their ships.
Why did the British want to control Singapore to make a new port?
Singapore, being in such a good location, was perfect for a trading port. The British believed they would benefit largely from having a trading port in that side of the world, as well as hoping to have a naval base there.
Why was Singapore chosen as a british base in 1819?
In the early 19th century, European trading companies such as the British and the Dutch East India Companies were fiercely competing outside Europe to get more profit of trade route. The European traders were restricted by the Dutch, they could only trade at Batavia and had to pay heavy taxes.By that time, the British only had 2 trading settlements which are Bencoolen and Melaka, but they were not very suitable for trading. Penang was located far away form the main trading area of The Straits of Melaka, and was facing the Indian Sea instead of The Straits of Melaka.Stamford Raffles was then in. When he caught sight on Singapore, he decided to establish a new settlement there. Firstly, Singapore was suitable as a port, it could protect British ships from stormy winds. More than that, the place was very nice for China trade. In the springs, Fort Canning provided plenty of fresh water for the ships. Lasly, Singapore had not been occupied by the Dutch, so the British could avoid conflict with them.For these reasons, Raffles signed the treaty with the Sultan in charge on 6/2/1819 to establish a trading settlement there.
Why did sir stamford raffles choose Singapore as a trading settlement?
It could break the Dutch monopoly because of its strategic location, so it was very crucial to the British. This led to Raffles choosing Singapore as a trading settlement.
Who was the British governor who first established Singapore as a trading port in 19th century?
Sir Stamford Raffles
What are the bad points for Raffles to set up a british trading port in Singapore long ago?
illnesses
Why did the British changed Singapura to Singapore?
-They wanted to break the dutch monopoly of trade in the Archipelago By colonizing Singapore, they would have a new trading settlement to rival the Dutch. -Singapore was located centrally and was the main trade route between the East and the West. Therefore, Singapore was the best trading centre amongst other the islands because of its strategic location at the heart of the Malay Archipelago
When was Singapore under British imperial rule?
Singapore was under British rule from 1819 till 1963. (It was taken by the Japanese early in 1942 but reverted to British rule in 1945).Singapore only officially became a British colony in August 1824. Before that, the British only had the rights to start a trading settlement. The Sultan at that time, had only given the British a piece of land to build a settlement in the southern part of Singapore island, as Singapore was still a territory controlled by a Malay ruler. Therefore, the answer to this question is, 1824 - 1956
What did Singapore get out of being in the british empire?
Being part of the British Empire provided Singapore with significant economic and infrastructural benefits. The British established Singapore as a major trading port, which facilitated commerce and attracted businesses, leading to economic growth. Additionally, British governance introduced modern infrastructure, education, and legal systems that contributed to the development of the city-state. However, this relationship also led to social and political complexities that shaped Singapore’s future.
How did Singapore become British?
Singapore became British in 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles, an agent of the British East India Company, established a trading post there. Recognizing its strategic location along the Strait of Malacca, Raffles aimed to enhance British trade routes in the region. The British formally acquired control over Singapore in 1824 through a treaty with the Sultan of Johor, solidifying its status as a key port and colony within the British Empire. This move marked the beginning of significant British influence and development in the area.
What is the main industry of Singapore?
trading,tourism
