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English: Picture shows British delegation packed with firearms at the palace of the Brunei sultanate circa 1846. The British navy lined up British warships near the Sultan's palace with cannons ready to fire if the Sultan refused to sign the treaty. The Sultan had no choice but to sign the Treaty of Labuan on 18th December 1846 and forced to cede Labuan to Britain. The island later became a Crown Colony in 1848.
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Source COURT OF THE SULTAN OF BRUNI. (SIGNING OF THE TREATY) (more details), (other version)
Author F. M. DELT. Printed by : M. N. HANHART LITH. (The British Collection)

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