Because of the three factors of the resistance, both parties which are British and Nanings shows their firmness by first Naning war in 1831 and second Naning war in 1832. For both war, there are different sequences and tactics that using by Dol Said Pahlawan Nanings.
First Naning war in 1831, Dol Said rebel towards British. Then, British make decision send 150 soldiers on July 15, 1831 that lead by Captain Willey to attack Naning but British failed. On the other hand, the successful of Dol Said is because of the several factors. Naning successfully defended their district from being colonial by British using itself-guerilla tactics. Besides that, Dol Said get the support from Malays allies which are includes Seri Menanti, Sungai Ujong, Johol and Muar. Dol Said also get help from relief team led by law Yamtuan Raja Muda of Syed Ali Rembau Sha'aban. From this incident, British relies that Naning hard to beat. So that, British negotiate with Yamtuan Raja Muda Ali and he agree to help British by send 600 troops to attack Naning. But unfortunately, because of Dol Said’s wisdom and efficiently in war, they won from British attack.
British fortification during against the Naning |
From history book the second Naning War was in March 1832, in this war British that was led by Kolonel Herbert with the largest troops which is 1200 to attack Naning. Unfortunately, the second war in Naning not in favor of Dol Said and his peoples because at that time Naning failed to receive the military aids from his neighbors and Rembau conspire with British to conquer Naning. Due to this war abiding, Dol Said was retreat to Sri Menanti then, he surrender to British that effectively ending the second war in Naning.
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