THE LESSONS

                                           

        

As Malaysian , we must appreciate what the Malay warrior had done back then. They were wilingly defend our country from the colonization. They never felt scared or worried during facing the colonizer on that time. One more thing, we must know about our country history to remember the hardship that they are facing the British.The spirit of Jihad by Tok Janggut totally had inspired me to become braver and instill the patriotisme in me. He was killed during in protecting our country. We must take care and maintain the peace and remember our warrior's contribution to the country. One of the monument that was built to recall their hardship in battle against the British is located in Kuala Lumpur.

                                                   

National Monument, Kuala Lumpur

                                     

National Monument, Kuala Lumpur

TOK JANGGUT'S ALLIANCES IN OTHER STATE

    DATO' MAHARAJA LELA

        Dato' Maharaja Lela was a leader who lead the struggle against the British in Perak in 1877. There are several factors that Dato'Maharaja Lela and his followers against the resident of Perak on that time which is James Wheller Woodford Birch or known as J.W.W.Birch. One of the reason is because he outlawed slavery in Perak. The more popular view among Malay Historian was that J.W.W Birch was killed because of his disrespect towards the local customs and tradition that practised by people in Perak. He was died by hanging on January 20,1877 in Taiping. He is generally known as a folk hero by Malay nationalist because of his rebellion towards British colonialism.
                                                                    

                                                                Illustration of Dato Maharaja Lela's image

       

    Illustration of J.W.W Birch

  DATO' BAHAMAN

       Abdul Rahman bin Tuanku Imam Nuh or also known as Dato' Bahaman was a famous Malay warrior in Pahang during the period of British protectorate. He leads an uprising locales against the British along this river (Sungai Semantan). It happens because of the dissatisfaction and enmity of the local leaders towards the intervention of the British over their territories.The animosity between Dato’ Bahaman and the British had begun since 1890 until 1891.

     Image of Dato' Bahaman 

 DOL SAID

        Dol Said or his real name is Abdul Said was born in year 1773. He was a Chief of Naning in the year 1799 at the age of 26. He was a 9th ruler of Naning. He against British because of the implementation of taxes in his district. The Naning Battles which took place in 1831-1832 had made Dol Said a brave hero in the eyes of people on that time and carved his name forevermore in the history of Malacca.

           

    Illustration of Dol Said

Actually, there are many alliances of Tok Janggut at the other state such as Rentap in Sarawak, Mat Salleh in Sabah, Mat Kilau in Pahang and many others. As a Malaysian, we must appreciate their sacrifices in defending our country from British colonialism.

                                                    

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FROM TRAITOR TO PATRIOT

        When he was killed in a fight with British, Tok Janggut was labelled as a traitor and his body hung upside down for public reviewing. Today, he has be recognised as a freedom fighter.

        In MAY 1915, is was a rebellion of Tok Janggut and his followers, who declared the district of Pasir Putih free from British rule but the 'declaration' was short-lifed. Tok Janggut and his several followers were killed in the battle by British soldier summoned from Singapore.

         His body was paraded by bullock cart around Kota Bharu and later in a final of indignation, he was hung upside near Kelantan river for four hours for public reviewing. Then he was burried on the opposite the bank of river.

      Tok Janggut whose real name was Haji Mat Hassan bin Munas was from Jeram, Pasir Putih, Kelantan. he had long since being reinstated as a nation hero . His grave now under the hut with tiled roof and surrounded by concrete walls. A tourism Malaysia signboard tells about his exploits and untimately death on 24 May 1915.

                                                   

Tok Janggut's Grave

                                             

About Tok Janggut at his Grave

                                         

 

Tok Janggut's Grave that surrounded concrete 

walls

        A school at Pasir Putih has been named by Tok Janggut and there is also monument by  Sungai Semerak which complete by keris, spears, tengkolok and two picture of the fallen hero.

Tok Janggut's Monuments                    

Tok Janggut's Monuments at Sungai Semerak.

                                                       

                                                                             

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THE REBELLION OF TOK JANGGUT

On 29 APRIL 1915, Encik Latiff sent Sergeant Sulaiman or known as Sergeant Che Wan, to arrest Tok Janggut for failing to pay government tax. Tok Janggut did not resist arrest but refused to walk in front of the sergeant. After that, they fight in each other which the sergeant was stabbed by Tok Janggut.

   Following this event, Tok Janggut and his       followers  marched towards Pasir Putih. They also burned down the buildings and houses of  several European. Out of fear, Encik Latiff leave Pasir Puteh immediately. Tok Janggut fought with the British and after defeating them, he remained in Pasir Puteh for 3 days, declaring Pasir Puteh's independence from British rule. Engku Besar Jeram was made King of Pasir Puteh, while Tok Janggut became his Bendahara   (Prime Minister). Britain immediately labeled Tok Janggut and his fellow  as 'traitors'. They also promising a reward of $500 for capture of Tok Janggut or his comrades whether dead or alive.

Tok Janggut's dead body

            As a result of Tok Janggut's refusal to surrender, British officers in Kelantan took immediate action by burning down Tok Janggut's house, as well as his followers' houses, too. Tok Janggut immediately replied by laying a siege on Pasir Puteh. This time, luck was on Britains' side, Tok Janggut was killed in the battle near Kampung Pupuh. His dead body was exhibited throughout Kota Bharu and Pasir Puteh and was hung for several days in front of the Kelantan Royal Palace for warning the others for not against or rebel towards British. Tok Janggut's body was buried in Pasir Pekan afterwards, ending    the rebellion against British rule in Kelantan.   

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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FACTORS OF THE REBELLION OF TOK JANGGUT

            There were several factors that Tok Janggut against the British protectorate. It happens after the Bangkok Treaty of 1909, Britain took over the administration of Kelantan from Siam on 29 April 1915. One of the factors the rebellion of Tok janggut and his followers is the privilege of levying taxes was transferred from the traditional chiefs to the British. They were trying to eliminate the tradititions and culture that Malays people use on that time. That situation really make them angry and not satisfied.

             At the same time, they introduced new tax system that really burden Malays such as tax for planting the tree and cattle. Besides that, they protest British because British requiring farmers to pay land tax in 1915. For your information,the British adviser, W. Langham-Carter, who the one that introduce the new tax-system. Britain was making it harder for everyone to pay the tax by either putting them in prison or fining them. Besides, the behaviour of the British tax officers there seemed unpleasant for the Kelantan citizen who came there to pay the tax. It is really makes the arouse of Tok Janggut and his followers.

                                                                                                                                                                            The Ilustration of Tok Janggut

               In another hand, the factor why Tok Janggut against british because Engku Besar lost of power. Engku Besar Tuan Ahmad ibni Al- Marhum, Tengku Sri Maharaja tua Engku Chik Pandak was a grandson of Tengku Sri Maharaja Long Seri Ibni Tengku Sri Maharaja Perdana Mantri Long Gafar of Limbat, a hereditary chieftain and lord of east Kelantan. On 29 April 1915, the administration of Jeram, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan fall to Britain's hands the later on. One of the British officers, Encik Latiff took over the administration of Kelantan from the local leader, Engku Jeram. Things seem to go out of control as Encik Latiff, an out-sider and whose native state is not Kelantan, was very stern and firm about collecting tax in Kelantan. Engku Besar Jeram, called upon Tok Janggut and his followers to discuss about social issues of Kelantan on that time. They also signed a agreement which prohibits any one of them that co-operate with the British. Fortunately, their battle gained support and encouragement from most Kelantan residents, which worried Encik Latiff. Because of that, he decided to end the situation before any possible revolution occurs.

Pasir Puteh falls to Britain's hands in 1915

                       

               Besides that, Tok Janggut also are influenced by the message of Jihad spirit during the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century, which advocated the fight against Western imperialism. It is one of the factor of rebellion by Tok Janggut and his followers.



                                           
                                                                    Kelantan's flag

             

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