Teukoe Panglima Polem’s submission (May 1904) was an event in the history of Aceh recorded by Jongejan in Land en Volk van Atjeh Vroeger en Nu. Teukoe Panglima Polem, the Sagi chief, after being a fanatical opponent who led his followers in fierce resistance, submitted to then-captain Colijn in May 1904.
Date and Context
The event is dated to May 1904.
Account
Teukoe Panglima Polem, the Sagi chief, after being a fanatical opponent who led his followers in fierce resistance, submitted to then-captain Colijn in May 1904. Since then he refrained from any action against the Dutch and used his far-reaching influence for good. (At time of writing he had held the dignity for nearly 35 years.)
Significance
The event is recorded by Jongejan as part of the broader historical narrative of Aceh and the Atjeh conflict period. It illustrates the complex interplay of local Atjehers politics, Dutch colonial administration, and the religious and military leadership that shaped the region’s history.
See Also
Source
Land en Volk van Atjeh Vroeger en Nu, by J. Jongejans, Oud-Resident van het Gewest Atjeh en Onderhoorigheden, with a foreword by Dr. H. Colijn (Baarn: Hollandia Drukkerij N.V., c. 1938), pp. 57.