Sultanate of Sukadana: Map & History
Tanjungpura Kingdom was an eighth century Malay kingdom located along the southwestern coast of Borneo facing the Java Sea, a region that today corresponds to the Ketapang Regency of West Kalimantan province of Indonesia.
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Tanjungpura Kingdom was an eighth century Malay kingdom located along the southwestern coast of Borneo facing the Java Sea, a region that today corresponds to the Ketapang Regency of West Kalimantan province of Indonesia. The kingdom experienced several moves of the royal capital, first located in Negeri Baru, Ketapang Regency, then moved to Sukadana, since Panembahan Sorgi embraced Islam.
Sultanate of Sukadana in Depth
History
After Raja Baparung died, his son, karang Tunjung, was enthroned in 1431. The life pattern of this sultanate at that time is agriculture and the sultanate was known as the Sultanate of Tanjungpura. In 1501, King Karang Tunjung died and was succeeded by his son, Panembahan Kalahrang. In the reign of this king, the Sutanate of Matan widened its territory so that it consisted of Tanjung Datuk, Tanjung Putting, Sintang, and Karimata, and had even made a trade relation with Majapahit.
In 1502, Panembahan Bandala was on the throne and the people's life pattern had changed into maritime pattern. His successor was Sibiring Mambal, titled Pangeran Dibarok, because the crown prince, Giri Kesuma, was at that time still under age. Pangeran Dibarok ruled between 1538–1550 AD.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Tanjungpura Kingdom (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Sultanate of Sukadana: Key Facts
| Capitals | Sukadana, Simpang Hilir, Muara Pawan |
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Facts from Wikidata Q3446232 (CC0).
Sultanate of Sukadana Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Sultanate of Sukadana appears, with the other states of the time.
Sultanate of Sukadana Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 11,473 km² in 1832 CE.
Sultanate of Sukadana: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Sultanate of Sukadana exist?
The Sultanate of Sukadana is dated to 1619 CE – 1833 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
What was the capital of the Sultanate of Sukadana?
The capital of the Sultanate of Sukadana was Tanjungpura Negeri Baru (1487)Sukadana (1590) Sungai Matan Indra Laya KartapuraTanjungpura (resettle)Muliakarta.
How large was the Sultanate of Sukadana at its peak?
At its peak in 1832 the Sultanate of Sukadana covered about 11,473 km².
How did the map of the Sultanate of Sukadana change over time?
The Sultanate of Sukadana 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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