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British Graveyard

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Batu Linggi, Melaka / Melaka 75200

In 1829, the British ruler in Malacca demanded Daerah Naning to remit their taxes amounting to 10% of their total harvests, as tribute to Malacca. The Naning ruler, Datuk Dol Said turned down the request because he feels that the Naning district is not part of Melaka. The British wage a war against Naning in the year 1831. In 1832, the British launch a second attack on Naning with a much larger force. This time, Datuk Dol Said did not acquire help from his allies. Naning district was defeated and conquered, but Datuk Dol Said only surrender in 1834. He was given pension of RM100 every month until he passed away in 1849.

Although the British won the war, they suffered had many soldiers sacrificed in the battle. British Graveyard was erected by Department of Museums and Antiquities for British soldier, George Holdfold Walker, his horse and dog, sacrificed in the second Naning War in 1832.