Aceh War (1873 - 1904)

The first attack (1873) led by Gen. JHR Kohler. He died and was replaced by J. Van Swieten. General Pel replace Van Swieten, but he died in 1876. Aceh figure was calculated Netherlands is Teuku Cik Di Tiro. In the spirit of sabil war, he was able to penetrate the Dutch troops. To save on the cost of the war, the Dutch launched a strategy "Concentration Stelsel" (centering resistance). This tactic destroyed by Laskar Aceh through guerrilla attacks, and the Netherlands use tactics provoke among Laskar Aceh but to no avail. In 1893 Uma mock surrender and willing to cooperate with the Dutch. In 1899 Uma killed in fierce fighting in Meulaboh. His struggle was continued by his wife, Cut Nyak Dien.

Final resistance
Because of the difficulty of breaking the resistance efforts in Aceh, the Dutch tried to follow the advice of Dr. Snouck. According to him, Aceh should be conquered by of force. For that formed Marsose Forces by General van Heutsz. Aceh army in 1900 under pressure from the Dutch by assault and cruelty. Sultan Muhammad Dawood Shah and Commander Polim surrendered in 1903. Nevertheless, resistance to the Dutch still lasted until 1912.

Aceh War lasted longer when compared with resistance-resistance in other areas. This happens for several reasons, namely:
a. Natural state is mountainous and dense forest so it can be used as a shelter
b. The scholars of Aceh have a huge influence in fomenting war spirit Sabil
c. Aceh war does not depend on a leader
d. Acehnese social factors that are not easily attracted to the promises made ​​by the Dutch.