Abdul Qahar bin Mukmin (born 1817 - unknown), who is better known as Datuk Siamang Gagap, was a fighter from

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, Negeri Sembilan.

History

As a palace official, he was one of the commanders who supported Tuanku Antah and the Undang-Undang in the Battle of Bukit Putus, as Tuanku Antah fought Tuanku Ahmad Tunggal for the succession of the throne, and defended against

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intervention. He later fought against the British late into the 1870s, earning him his reputation as a folk hero.

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1817 births History of Negeri Sembilan People from Negeri Sembilan Minangkabau people People from British Malaya Malaysian warriors Malaysian rebels Year of death missing {{Malaysia-bio-stub