Sultanate of Mempawah: Map & History
The Mempawah Kingdom also known as the Mempawah Sultanate, was a Malay-Dayak kingdom located in a territory now known as the Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
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The Mempawah Kingdom also known as the Mempawah Sultanate, was a Malay-Dayak kingdom located in a territory now known as the Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The name Mempawah is taken from the term "Mempauh", which is the name of a tree that grows in the upper reaches of the river, also known as the Mempawah River. In its development, Mempawah became known as the name of one of the kingdoms and sultanates that developed in West Borneo. The history of Mempawah is divided into two periods, namely the Malay-Dayak kingdom based on Hindu teachings and the period of Islamic influence.
Sultanate of Mempawah in Depth
History
The forerunner of Mempawah is closely related to the history of several predecessor kingdoms, including the Bangkule Sultankng Kingdom and the Sidiniang Kingdom. The Bangkule Sultankng Kingdom is a Dayak kingdom founded by Ne'Rumaga in a place called Bahana.
The Dayak kingdom led by Patih Gumantar is an independent kingdom that has existed since around 1380. Because the center of this kingdom is in the Sidiniang Mountains, it was known as the Sidiniang Kingdom.
It is said that Patih Gumantar had an agreement with Gajah Mada from the Majapahit Empire to unite the countries in the archipelago under the control of the Majapahit Empire. Patih Gumantar and Gajah Mada are said to have traveled together to Muang Thai to resist the attack of Kublai Khan of the Mongol Empire.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Mempawah Kingdom (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Sultanate of Mempawah: Key Facts
| Founded | 1740 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1945 |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q19746028 (CC0).
Sultanate of Mempawah Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Sultanate of Mempawah appears, with the other states of the time.
Sultanate of Mempawah Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 2,937 km² in 1826 CE.
Sultanate of Mempawah: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Sultanate of Mempawah exist?
The Sultanate of Mempawah is dated to 1619 CE – 1827 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
What was the capital of the Sultanate of Mempawah?
The capital of the Sultanate of Mempawah was Mempawah.
How large was the Sultanate of Mempawah at its peak?
At its peak in 1826 the Sultanate of Mempawah covered about 2,937 km².
How did the map of the Sultanate of Mempawah change over time?
The Sultanate of Mempawah appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1700 CE to 1800 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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