National
Monday, February 23, 2026
In 1888, Brunei. Becomes British Protectorate. Brunei became a British protectorate on 17 September 1888 under the Treaty of Protection. Its external affairs were managed by the UK, but internally it remained a Sultanate
History
Brunei Becomes British Protectorate. Brunei became a British protectorate on 17 September 1888 under the Treaty of Protection. Its external affairs were managed by the UK, but internally it remained a Sultanate
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