In 1871, ''Ratu'' Seru Epenisa Cakobau, the Vunivalu (Warlord/Paramount Chief) of Bau, succeeded in unifying the previously warring tribes throughout the Fiji Islands by establishing the

Kingdom of Viti The Kingdom of Fiji, also known as the Kingdom of Viti, was a short-lived monarchy in Fiji. It existed from 1871 to 1874, with Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau as King. History The Kingdom of Fiji was the first unified Fijian state, and it covered a ...

, with the support of foreigners. Cakobau proceeded to set up a

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, in which both the legislature and the executive were dominated by foreigners.

List of premiers of Viti (1871–1874)

Following is a list of people who have served as premier of Viti. All existing government institutions were dissolved when Fiji became a

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on 10 October 1874.

References

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List of premiers of Viti (1871–1874)

See also

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