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How Sumatra became a popular destination for Sikh immigrants in the 19th century


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Not quoting whole article but some more interesting passages related to colonialism, though worth a read in entirety

https://scroll.in/magazine/1054529/how-sumatra-became-a-popular-destination-for-sikh-immigrants-in-the-19th-century

How Sumatra became a popular destination for Sikh immigrants in the 19th century

The story of how the large island in the Indonesian archipelago became home to Sikh policemen, security guards, traders and farmers.

Ajay Kamalakaran
Aug 19, 2023 · 11:30 am
 
 
 
 

 

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