Raden Kajoran, The Story of The Rebellion

The events that occurred around the year 1677 is about the heroism of a prominent scholars and teachers kanoragan named Raden Kajoran or well -known as Rama Panembahan in the face of the ruler of Mataram ( Amangkurat I ) which at that time was aided by the Dutch .

Raden Kajoran Kajoran known by villagers as a hero who had been instrumental in the fight against Dutch Colonialism. As a teacher he has some students kanuragan (inner power). From some of his only two people who have superior capabilities compared to the others. The two disciples are Trunajaya and Wiramenggala. They feared is what eventually will shake the authority of Sunan Amangkurat I, the king of Mataram at that time. As is known in history that has Trunajaya rebellion against Mataram. Mataram rulers do not want the incident happening again, then made a contest of the cannon thunder, as a strategy to eliminate the strong men who feared to fight Mataram . Wiramenggala was the one who then is able to withstand cannon shot thundered. The victory then bear a request to Raden Kajoran Mataram rulers in order to kill Wiramenggala. Having discussed both, they willingly accept the request .

Concerns ruler of Mataram to the existence of powerful people who will shake the earth Mataram does not end here. They then asked the Dutch government assistance. Sunan Amangkurat I very the Netherlands dependent. The Dutch use this opportunity to make a profit . Potential lands and coastal areas, began trading center controlled by the Dutch. People are required to grow plants that have been determined and submit the result to the Netherlands .

Policies issued by the ruler of Mataram was opposed by Raden Kajoran. As an advisor to the king, he warned that the policies only benefit the Kingdom of Mataram and the people likely to be harmed. As a result of these disagreements eventually severing ties with Sunan Amangkurat I. Mataram then asks Netherlands to destroy Ndalem (Home) Kajoran that was allegedly as a hotbed of insurgents. The battle can not be avoided. Resistance Raden Kajoran not mean, each one of them began to fall, including Raden Kajoran. He was buried in the village Kajoran, South Klaten .

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