Andrew Clarke, Sir Harry Ord's replacement, seizes…

Andrew Clarke, Sir Harry Ord's replacement, seizes the opportunity to expand British influence in the Malay states.

First, he calls all Chinese secret societies together and demands a permanent truce.

Later, through the signing of the Pangkor Treaty on January 20, 1874, Clarke acknowledges Raja Abdullah as the legitimate sultan of Perak.

Immediately, J. W. W. Birch is appointed as a British resident in Perak.

The Klang War ends in 1874.

Raja Mahadi steps down and hands power over to Tengku Kudin and Raja Ismail.

Raja Ismail, on the other hand, who is not party to the Pangkor agreement, is forced to abdicate due to intense pressure applied by Clarke.

The royal family, greatly disappointed with the outcome of the war, views Tengku Kudin with suspicion.

Tengku Kudin's army from Pahang makes the situation worse.

After the war, the army refuses to return to Pahang because they want to collect tax as a payment for their service.

While the British, through Governor Clarke, side with Tengku Kudin, the postwar situation weakens Tengku Kudin's power base.

Therefore, Clarke is forced to freeze his plan to reach out to the royal family through Tengku Kudin.