William Farquhar

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1. When was William Farquhar born?February 26, 1774
2. When did William Farquhar die?May 11, 1839
3. Who was William Farquhar?William Farquhar was a Major-General in the Madras Army who later became a British colonial administrator. He helped build important places like Singapore and Malacca.
4. What did William Farquhar do in Malacca?From 1803 to 1818, he was the Resident of Malacca. He managed trade, kept law and order, and represented British interests while working with local leaders.

Madras Army: A significant military force of the British East India Company, primarily operating in southern India.
Colonial Administrator: An official responsible for governing and managing territories under foreign control.
Resident: A high-ranking official appointed to represent a colonial power's interests and govern a specific territory.
Trading Post: A settlement established for the purpose of trade, often in a foreign or remote area.