Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate: Map & History
The Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate was a Arab-Malay state that existed on the western coast of the island of Borneo from the late 18th century until its disestablishment in 1950.
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The Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate was a Arab-Malay state that existed on the western coast of the island of Borneo from the late 18th century until its disestablishment in 1950. It was founded in 1771 by Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Ibni Alhabib Husein bin Ahmad Alkadrie, a descendant of Husayn ibn Ali, in the area of the mouth of the triple junction of the small Kapuas River and the porcupine river which included a small area ceded by the Sultan of Banten to the Dutch VOC. He had two political marriages in Kalimantan, the first to the princess of the Mempawah Kingdom, Utin Chandramidi, and the second in 1768 to Ratu Syahranum of the Banjar Sultanate, earning him the title Pangeran Nur Alam.
Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate in Depth
History
The Pontianak Sultanate was founded in 1771 by explorers from Hadhramaut led by al-Sayyid Syarif Abdurrahman al-Kadrie, a son of a Hadramaut Arab cleric from the Mempawah Kingdom and descendant of Imam Ali al-Uraidhi ibn Ja'far al-Sadiq, on Wednesday, 23 October 1771 (14 Rajab 1185 H) which was marked by clearing the forest at the junction of the Landak River, Kapuas Kecil River, and Kapuas Besar River to build a hall and house as a residence. He had two political marriages in Kalimantan, first with the daughter of Panembahan Mempawah and then with the daughter of the sultan of Banjar.
In 1778 (1192 AH), Syarif Abdurrahman was confirmed as the Sultan of Pontianak.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Pontianak Sultanate (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate: Key Facts
| Capital | Pontianak |
|---|---|
| Official language | Malay |
| Founded | 1771 |
| Dissolved | 17 August 1950 |
Facts from Wikidata Q3048747 (CC0).
Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate appears, with the other states of the time.
Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 4,061 km² in 1826 CE.
Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate exist?
The Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate is dated to 1772 CE – 1827 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of the Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate?
The capital of the Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate was Pontianak.
How large was the Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate at its peak?
At its peak in 1826 the Pontianak Kadriyah Sultanate covered about 4,061 km².
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