Sarawak - "Return" of Brooke

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Jason Brooke, the great-great-grandson of Sarawak second White Rajah, Charles Brooke arrived in Kuching, Sarawak on 26-Jul-2008. He is the youngest Brooke descendant that visiting Sarawak since the state independence. This remind me the history of Sarawak which I could hardly to remember how is situation at that time. So I search for Sarawak History and summarize some of the important part.

How much do you remember the history of Sarawak?
In the Kuching Guide - "Sarawak's Colorful History" written by Alan Spencer, he described how James Brooke travel to "Sarawak" and appointed as advisor to the Sultan of Brunei.
1841, Sultan make James Brooke "Rajah" which means King and granted him of land far to the west which is now being called "Sarawak". The journey has not been easy for James Brooke, but finally he reached the village of Kuching.
1850, USA, British recognized Sarawak as Independent State.
1864, on James death, his nephew took over his place, Charles Brooke.
Followed by Charles' son, Charles Vyner Brooke.
1946, Charles Vyner Brooke abdicated and Sarawak at long last became a 'proper' British Crown Colony.