Monday, July 26, 2010

Sultan Agung


Sultan Agung Hanyakrakusuma is the 3rd Mataram King wich ruled in 1613-1645. His nickname is Mas Rangsang. He is grandson of Panembahan Senapati who built Mataram Kingdom and he is the oldest son of prabu hanyokrowati ( Mas Jolang ) 2nd mataram King.

On Sultan Agung rules, Mataram Kingdom gained top of glory era in every sector . His big aim to unite Java Island in Mataram regions almost accomplish, only sultanate of Banten and Batavia still rot in. Mataram is not only rules on military power, but he did smooth politic by married off his princess from the opponent Kingdom.

His famous history is sending Mataram expedition troops to Batavia for subjugate the VOC. In history record, two times he atttacks the VOC in Batavia in 1628 and 1629. Event the expedition was fail, but his attack make a positive effect for other kingdon such as Banten wich joinedto chase the VOC from Batavia. His troops attack laso made many financial losses and weaken of the VOC troops.

In religius sector, he was an obedient sultan in Islamic activity. Every Islamic day, he went to the mosque and sharing a food to his people. This event calls "gerebeg" and the tradition still done until now. he also mixed the culture of Islam with Javanese culture. He decided Java calendar ( Hijriyah ), which still follows by Java people.

In art sector, literature developed well. Gending and Wayang Krucil are a famous literature written by Sultan Agung. The Sultan passed away in 1645 in Imogiri.

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