Sea Dyaks


This picture shows Sea Dyaks attempting to repel an attack by James Brooke's forces designed to put an end to the raiding and piracy in the south-western lands of the Sultans of Brunei. His inspired leadership and success led to him ultimately being offered the title of Raja of Sarawak.


Sarawak


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by Stephen Luscombe