Datuk Siamang Gagap
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Datuk Siamang Gagap | |
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| Born | Abdul Kahar bin Mukmin 1817 Kampung Repah, Tampin, Negeri Sembilan |
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| Other names | Pendekar Siamang Gagap |
| Relatives | Adnan Saidi (great-grandson) [1] |
Abdul Kahar bin Mukmin (born 1817 - unknown), who is better known as Datuk Siamang Gagap, was a folk hero from Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. A hulubalang and a palace official in Seri Menanti during the reign of Yamtuan Antah, he is known for his involvement in the resistance movement against the British in the Battle of Bukit Putus.
History
[edit | edit source]As a palace official, he was one of the commanders who supported Tunku Antah and the Undangs in the Battle of Bukit Putus, as Tunku Antah fought Tunku Ahmad Tunggal for the succession of the throne, and defended against British intervention.
He later fought against the British late into the 1870s, earning him his reputation as a folk hero.
Legacy
[edit | edit source]Jalan Dato' Siamang Gagap (formerly Channer Road), a busy road in Seremban, is named in his honour.
References
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