British protectorates were protectorates under the jurisdiction of the British government. Many territories that became British protectorates already had local rulers with whom the Crown negotiated through a treaty, acknowledging their status whilst simultaneously offering protection.
British protectorates were protectorates under the jurisdiction of the British government. Many territories that became British protectorates already had local rulers with whom the Crown negotiated through a treaty, acknowledging their status whilst simultaneously offering protection.
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