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Dutch–Aceh War

1873 CE – 1914 CE

One of the longest colonial wars in history. The fiercely independent Acehnese sultanate resisted Dutch conquest for over 40 years through guerrilla warfare and Islamic holy war, costing tens of…

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Conflict · East Asia

Dutch–Aceh War

1873 CE – 1914 CE

One of the longest colonial wars in history. The fiercely independent Acehnese sultanate resisted Dutch conquest for over 40 years through guerrilla warfare and Islamic holy war, costing tens of thousands of lives on both sides.

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