3 March affair

The 3 March affair (Indonesian: Peristiwa Tiga Maret) was an attempted coup against the Indonesian republican administration in West Sumatra during the Indonesian National Revolution by Islamic militias. The coup failed and its leaders were arrested.

3 March affair
Part of the Indonesian National Revolution
Date3 March 1947
Location
Bukittinggi and several towns in West Sumatra
Result

Republican victory

  • Coup leaders arrested
Belligerents
Indonesia Islamic militias
Commanders and leaders
Ismail Lengah Saalah Yusuf Sutan Mangkuto
Adam B.B.
Casualties and losses
1 killed 1 wounded
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