Arraias

The Arraias were native Timorese who served as auxiliary troops to the colonial rulers during the Portuguese colonial era. The name is derived from the Portuguese word Arraial ( hiking group ). The Timorese called them in Tetum Assuain ( hero ). They were provided by the loyal liurais (petty kings) or directly recruited by the Portuguese. Until 1818, they were the only troops the Portuguese had in their possession. From 1860 on, permanent units from Moradores , Bidau and Sica were set up.

See also

• History of East Timor

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} Monika Schlicher: Portugal in East Timor. A critical examination of the Portuguese colonial history in East Timor from 1850 to 1912. Aberag, Hamburg 1996. ISBN 3-934376-08-8
2. ↑ History of Timor - Technical University of Lisbon ( Memento of the original from March 24, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (PDF; 805 kB)