At its height, the Sultanate of Brunei's influence extended across much of Borneo's coastline and into the Philippines. Today, it remains one of the few sultanates still in existence, with a history stretching back centuries before its modern borders were drawn.
The Sultanate of Brunei rose to significant regional power between the 14th and 16th centuries, controlling extensive coastal territory across Borneo through trade and political alliance. Its influence gradually receded through the 19th century as European colonial powers, chiefly Britain, expanded their presence in the region, eventually reducing Brunei to its current borders. Brunei became a British protectorate before gaining full independence in 1984.
People and culture
Brunei's population is predominantly Malay, with significant indigenous communities including the Dusun, Murut, and Iban, alongside long-established Chinese communities. Islamic tradition plays a central role in Brunei's national identity and governance, shaping much of its cultural and historical narrative.
Traditions and heritage
From royal ceremonial traditions tied to the Sultanate to traditional water village life in Kampong Ayer, one of the largest stilt settlements in the world, Brunei's heritage reflects both its maritime trading past and its living monarchy.
Historical places and landmarks
Kampong Ayer, the Sultanate's historic royal and religious sites, and remnants of Brunei's earlier maritime trading empire all offer insight into a history that predates its modern national borders by centuries.
Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II
By Rozan Yunos
HIS Royal Highness Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II was the
third son of Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam. When his
Raja Bongsu
Keturunan Diraja Kesultanan Sambas adalah berhubungan dengan
Kesultanan Brunei & Sulu.
Di mana, Sultan Muhammad Hassan (Sultan Brunei
ke-9) mempunyai beberapa orang Putera seperti;
Sejarah kegagahan orang-orang Brunei sedari dahulu lagi
memang banyak diceritakan melalui sejarah kesultanan kitani. Kegagahan mereka
bukan calang-calang, ini diperolehi dari tenaga batin yang mereka latih
sepanjang
Awang Alak Betatar
According to the national history of
Brunei that includes a number of unverified facts and a number of chronological
errors, Sultan Muhammad Shah allegedly
Foundation
narrative: Awang Semaun was said to have 13 siblings from 13 different mothers,
all legendary Brunei warriors who found Kampong Ayer and whose cries of '
Perang Saudara Brunei telah tercetus hanya gara-gara
perlawanan sabung ayam.
Semasa pemerintahan Sultan Muhammad Ali, terdapat
perselisihan faham diantara anak Sultan, Pengiran Muda (putera) Bongsu dan
Pengiran
In 1846, an American named Charles Lee Moses received
appointment as the first US Consul General in Brunei. Sultan Abdul Momin was
much impressed by the ambitious
TOKOH DALAM KENANGAN: PEHIN ORANG KAYA UDANA LAILA DATO
SETIA INCHE AWANG ABDULLAH….
Siapakah beliau sebenarnya sehingga beliau dimasukan dalam
senarai tokoh dalam kenangan….???
Nama beliau yg
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