There are many archaeological evidences that point to the Neolithic age when talking about the history of Pahang. The Sungai Tembling in the state is a great source to learn about Pahang history.
The Sumatran Srivijaya Empire ruled Pahang from the 8th century onwards. However, in the 14th century, it was brought down by the Siamese.
History of Pahang states that the state became a separate political entity after an intrusion by the Malacca sultanate. They attacked the Siamese and in the 15th century, established their dominion over the region.
Pahang was a great source of minerals. The history of Pahang is full of chapters talking about devastating civil wars and fights for power.
In the 16th century, Pahang was a prawn in the hands of the rulers of Johor, Aceh, the Dutch and the Portuguese. All of them ransacked the state in the quest of ultimate power. Many local rulers and populace were killed, abducted or enslaved. This was undoubtedly the worst period in the history of Pahang.
Finally, in the 17th century, after the Acehnese Empire declined, Pahang went into the hands of Johor rulers, who controlled the state for 200 years.
After the end of a civil war in 1863, Pahang was administered by the British, as part of a treaty with the local sultan.
Eventually, in 1896, Pahang became one of the four states to form the Federation Malay States, along with Perak, Selangor and Negari Sembilan. These states, in due course, formed the Federation of Malaysia in 1963.
It is heartening to see the once-ravaged Pahang blooming as one of the primary tourist destinations in Malaysia today.
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