Jakarta's history began in a small port at the mouth of the River Ciliwung about 500 years ago. For centuries this port city later developed into a center of international trade bustling.Historical OverviewPrior knowledge about Jakarta raised a little over a variety of inscriptions found in the airport area. A description of the city
until the early arrival of European explorers can say very little.Report
of the European writers of the 16th century mentions a town called
Kalapa, which seems to be the main airport named for a Hindu kingdom of
Sunda, capital of Pajajaran, located about 40 kilometers inland, near
the city of Bogor now. Portuguese is a large group of people who come to the first European airport Kalapa. The city was then attacked by a young age, named Fatahillah, of a kingdom which is adjacent to Kalapa.Fatahillah change the name to Jayakarta Sunda Kalapa on June 22, 1527. This date is now celebrated as the birthday of the city. The Dutch came in the late 16th century and later mastered the Jayakarta.Jayakarta's name was changed to Batavia. Batavia is the natural state of swampy country like the Netherlands, their homeland. They also build canals to protect Batavia from the threat of flooding. City government activities are centered around the field, located about 500 meters from the airport.They built elegant town hall, which is the administrative center of the city of Batavia position. Gradually the city developed to the south of Batavia. The
rapid growth resulted in a state of rapid lilngkungan damaged, forcing
the Dutch authorities to move the center of governmental activities are
higher lying areas. This area called Weltevreden.WATCHING the city is like reading a long record that records the events of the past. Various
building and keep the environment in Jakarta trip traces its people,
how they behave to face the challenges of his time, meet their needs and
adjust to the environment. It preserves the joys and sorrows and the bitter-sweetness of the development, where we can absorb the valuable lessons.Jakarta, capital of the Republic of Indonesia, has many historical recordings. Among others, in the shape of the building and the environment. In
it the past reflected the community's efforts in building a city that
did not escape from a variety of problems from age to age."If
we look at the city now, it may be difficult to imagine that thousands
of years ago this area was recently formed from the silt the rivers that
flow into Jakarta. For example Ciliwung, Kali Angke, Marunda Kali, Kali Cisadane, the Great Kali, Kali and Kali Bekasi Citarum. Jakarta is now expected to plateau age of 500 years based on geomorphology, soil science.The precipitate is formed with grooves plains of the river that resembles a fan. This
plateau after steady over time people lived there and formed several
groups of settlements, one of which later developed into a major port,
"said Muhammad Isa Ansyari SS, leading historian in the Department of
Culture and Museum Government of DKI Jakarta.He said, the city of Jakarta is a city growing rapidly since landed the role as the Capital of Rl. The development was caused by social factors, economic and cultural factors intertwined with each other.Starting
from a small residential neighborhood with limited life activities, and
then evolved into a mega residential neighborhood with a variety of
activities amatkompleks. The
exposure history of growth, in which successive city governments and
communities are very diverse conditions, from both ethnic groups, races
and religions following the various aspects of life, its inhabitants
still live and build where they berkehidupan funds according to their
ability, power and technology at their disposal .History of JakartaMap
of Batavia in 1897, Muhammad Isa SS Ansyari reveal the history of the
city began with the formation of a settlement at the mouth of the
Ciliwung. According
to news kingdom of Portugal at the beginning of the 15th century, the
settlement was named "Kalapa" and is an important airport in the Kingdom
under the rule of Pajajaran, whose center was at that time was in the
city of Bogor."In
the Kingdom Pajajaran, Bogor, there is an inscription that is still a
relic of the 16th century. Name inscription" Sato Write ", Watu Golden
Void Rahyang heritage, but by the Europeans Bandar is better known as
the Sunda Kalapa, because under the authority Sunda, "said Muhammad Isa Ansyari SS.In
history, leading historian said the Department of Culture and Museum
OIC Jakarta's local government, Bandar Melaka Empire conquered Portugal
in 1511. Purpose of Portugal when it was seeking a sea route to reach the islands of the Moluccas, the source of the spice. Then in 1522 the ship mendaratlah envoys of Malacca under the command of Francesco De Sa.Francesco De Sa reportedly going negotiations with the leaders of Bandar Kalapa under the authority of the Hindu King of Sunda.While in Java, amid the decline of the Majapahit Empire developed in the Islamic kingdom of Demak. Islamic empire was then attacked the Kingdom of Sunda in West Java include Cirebon, Banten, Kalapa and others. Given
the lack of original sources in Central Java tnengenai event, then we
are forced to turn to the news of the Kingdom of Portugal, which in turn
not only anchored in the Moluccas but also the kingdom of Portugal was
merapatdi East Timor, said that in 1526-1527 a fleet of Portugal has
visited Sunda Kalapa for memenuni perfanjian in 1522."Apparently
they do not know that there have been changes to the power of the
Kingdom Pajajaran Kingdom of Banten, yaltu the people of Central Java
are Muslim. Ivlenurut news they can, given the name Pangtima Falatehan,
their designation for Fatahillah name," said Muhammad Isa Ansyari SS.Prehistoric PeriodIn
some places in Jakarta such as Sunday Market, Pasar Rebo, Jatinegara,
Rubber, Kebayoran, Kebon Sirih, Kebon Nanas, Cawang, Kebon Pala, Rawa
Belong, Lefe Swamp, Swamp bangke, found objects like prehistoric ax,
hatchet, auger , and the chisel of the stone. These tools come from the stone age or Neolithic era between 1000 BC. So, in those days there was a human life in Jakarta."And
as latnnya area, in Jakarta was also found inscriptions. Monument
inscription found in Cilineing. Inscription is loaded with information
about the kingdom of King Purnawarman Tarumanegara. According to the
inscription, Jakarta is the Tarumanegara kingdom, the kingdom's oldest
Puiau Java, in addition to Bogor, Jakarta Bekasi to the east and Citarum Giaruten, "said Muhammad isa Ansyari SS.Chronological MilestonesAt 686 AD. Tarumanegara royal army was destroyed in the attack the kingdom of Srivijaya. The
14th century, London entered the territory of the Kingdom Pakuan
Pajajaran often disebtit Pajajaran Kingdom, or Kingdom of Sunda. Pajajaran memiiiki six petabuhan kingdom, including the port of Sunda Kalapa. This
port city is located in the Bay of Jakarta - in estuaries Citiwung -
which is the most important trade center seiak the 12th century until
the 16th.Monday, August 21, 1522. So
important, Sunda Kalapa not escape from the target of the Orana
Portuguese since the year 1511 has been entrenched in the mainland of
Malacca. Their desire to get good reception from the King Pajajaran. In
addition to concern about the trade, King Pajajaran also intends to ask
the help of the Portuguese in the face of Muslims, who had many
followers in Punjab and Cirebon. Demak, at that time, has become a center of power and the spread of Islam.Cooperation agreement was signed between King Pajajaran and the Portuguese. The contents of the Portuguese established forts in the Sunda ditzinkan Kalapa, which is characterized by the river Ciliwung. Wednesday, June 22, 1527. The agreement is unacceptable Demak, the Kingdom of Islam, who was at the height of glory."Demak
Sultan sends his hosts, led by the law, Fatahillah. Forces succeeded in
occupying the Sunda Kalapa Fatahillah in 1527. When the fleet of
Portugal arrived, the troops Fatahillah menghaneurkannya. In vain to
leave the Portuguese fleet to Malaka," said Muhammad Isa Ansyari SS.With the victory Fatahillah menggantt name into Jayakarta Sunda Kalapa. It
means "Victory Berjaya." That historic event is defined as 'the day
jadl' City of Jakarta. Power in the hands of White Rose finally
Fatahillah, and further extended to become the Kingdom of Islam Banten.In 1595. Cornells de Houtman and his men arrived in Banten waters. The Dutch came in search of spices. Competition between them tighter spiced hostility.Wednesday,
March 20, 1602 a token and the Royal Dutch statesman, Johati
Oldenbarneveld van, taking an initiative of the Dutch traders gather in a
container. Stand up trade unions Verenigde Oost Indische Compaqnie or VOC. VOC is a conglomerate of old container.In 1617. Kingdom of the Netherlands people are allowed to trade in the White Rose. They get a piece of land to the east of the river Ciliwung, in the township of China. There they built an office and fort. Stronghold of the Kingdom of the Netherlands did not like the White Rose, Banten and the United Kingdom. They were then at war.In 1619. Triangle
of fierce fighting between the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the United
Kingdom and the Kingdom of Portugal in the port of Sunda Kalapa. The atmosphere of the Gulf of Jayakarta it overnight into a red fire and blood red. At
sea the bay many bodies of soldiers lying Kingdom of the Netherlands
and the Kingdom of Portugal after the two countries were exhausted royal
naval forces attacked the British Empire. England won the war.Thursday, May 30, 1619, JP goen conquered Jayakarta back once mastered. When the fleet of the British Empire no longer exists because it has set sail for Australia, leaving the White Rose. Medium fleets (Kingdom of Portugal went to sea to the east end of the archipelago, specifically in East Timor."The
White Rose in entering a new leaf. Name Jayakarta Kingdom of the
Netherlands to Batavia changed. Name is derived from the name Batavia
Batavieren, Europeans who become fathers Kingdom of the Netherlands,"
said Muhammad Isa Ansyari SS.VOC Batavia initially made as a center of commerce and government. With
the expertise of the Company through political intrigue and provoke, or
cfewtte et impera against the kings of the archipelago. Sack the entire archipelago. Heyday was long enough.Year 1798. VOC fell and dissolved. Power, property and debts yartg 134.7 million guilders was taken over the Kingdom of the Netherlands Government. Wednesday, January 1, 1800, Indonesia has since been ruled directly by the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. A council for the affairs of Asia and established colonies.However, beginning in March 1942, Japan seized control of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in World War 2. Behalf of the Japanese Imperial army buried Batavia. And, replacing the name of Jakarta until now. (Source: magazine mandate)
