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Seven kilometres northeast of Port Dickson, at Kota Lukut,
stands the fort of Raja Jumaat, a 19th century Bugis warrior.
Built between 1846 and 1847, the fort was constructed to
control the lucrative tin trade in the area. Today, the
muzzle loading guns that were used to defend the fort can
be seen within the grounds of the District Officer's residence
and outside the police station in town. Within the vicinity
of the fort are the ruins of an old well, the remains of
a foundation to an old palace and a royal burial ground.
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