: Hamka wrote this to debunk "historical fantasies" regarding the Padri War and the figure of Tuanku Rao.
: While Hamka was often viewed as a popular rather than academic historian, this work is cited as an example of his "sharp eyes" and critical inquiry into historical sources. The Padri Movement : The book provides an alternative perspective on the Padri Movement antara fakta dan khayal tuanku rao pdf