Maluka
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Maluka (or Maluko) was a small independent state located around the Sungei Maluka, southeast of Bandjermassin on the island of Borneo .[1] It was established in a land concession acquired by an English adventurer Alexander Hare from the Sultan of Banjarmassin in 1812 and lasted 4 years until 1816.[2]
Not to be confused with Maluku (disambiguation).
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Capital | Maluka | ||||||||
Government | Absolute monarchy | ||||||||
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Historical era | New Imperialism | ||||||||
• Established | 1812 | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 1816 | ||||||||
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Today part of | Indonesia |
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