Datuk Siamang Gagap

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Datuk Siamang Gagap
Born
Abdul Qahar bin Mukmin

1817 (1817)
Kampung Repah,
Died
Other namesPendekar Siamang Gagap

Abdul Qahar bin Mukmin (born 1817 - unknown), who is better known as Datuk Siamang Gagap, was a fighter from Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan.

History

As a palace official, he was one of the commanders who supported

Battle of Bukit Putus, as Tuanku Antah fought Tuanku Ahmad Tunggal for the succession of the throne, and defended against British
intervention.

He later fought against the British late into the 1870s, earning him his reputation as a folk hero.

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