Name : Marinus Juanlixs Ato

Class : Xll TBSM

Maple : Practice English

THE ORIGIN STORY OF BANJARMASIN (SOUTH KALIMANTAN)

In ancient times there was a kingdom called Nagara Daha. The kingdom was founded by Princess

Necklacesu with her son, Raden Sari Kaburangan aka Sekar Sungsang who holds the title of Panji

Agung Maharaja Sari Kaburanan. It is said that Sekar Sungsang is a Shiva follower. He built the

largest temple and phallus in South Kalimantan. The temple that was founded was named Candi

Laras. Sekar Breech's successor was Maharaja Sukarama. During his reign, the upheaval continued.

Although Maharaja Sukarama mandated that his grandson, Prince Samudera, would succeed the

throne, it was Prince Mangkubumi who took the throne.

The kingdom is constantly in chaos due to power struggles. That said, whoever occupied the throne

would feel insecure from being undermined. Prince Mangkubumi was eventually killed in a power

struggle. Since then, Prince Tumenggung became the ruler of the kingdom.

The rightful heir to the kingdom, the Prince of the Ocean, would definitely be unsafe to remain in the

Royal Court. With the help of the governor of the Kingdom of Nagara Daha, Prince Samudera fled.

He disguises himself and lives in a deserted area around the mouth of the Barito River. From Muara

Bahan, the main port of Nagara Daha, following the flow of the river to the mouth of the Barito River,

there are villages that line up or line up across the banks of the river. The villages are Balandean,

Sarapat, Muhur, Tamban, Kuin, Balitung, and Banjar. Among the villages, Banjar is the best located.

Kampung Banjar is formed by five rivers that meet at the Kuin River.

Because of its good location, the village of Banjar later developed into a port, a trading city that was

crowded with merchant ships from various countries. The city was under the control of a patih who

was usually called Patih Masih. The city is also known as Bandar Masih.
Patih Masih knew that Prince Samudera, the rightful holder of the rights to Nagara Daha, was in his

territory. Then, he invited the Patih Balit, Patih Muhur, Patih Balitung, and Patih Kuin to negotiate.

They agreed to find Prince Samudera in his hiding place to be crowned king, fulfilling the will of

Maharaja Sukarama.

With the appointment of Prince Samudera to become king and Bandar Masih as the center of the

kingdom as well as a trading port, Prince Tumenggung's position was increasingly pressing.

Moreover, the patih no longer recognized him as the legitimate king. They are not willing to give up

recognized him again as the rightful king. They were also not willing to give tribute to Prince

Tumenggung in Nagara Daha.

Prince Tumenggung did not remain silent in the face of this situation. The army and fleet were

lowered into the Barito River so that a large-scale battle ensued. The war continues, there is no

certainty which side will win. Patih suggested to Prince Samudera to ask for help from Demak. It is

said that according to Patih Masih, at that time Demak became the conqueror of the kingdoms in Java

and became the strongest kingdom after Majapahit.

Prince Samudera also sent Patih Balit to Demak. Demak agreed to provide assistance, as long as

Prince Samudera agreed to the conditions they put forward, which was to embrace Islam. Prince

Samudera is willing to accept that condition. Then, a large fleet went to attack the center of the

Nagara Daha Kingdom. The large fleet consisted of soldiers from Demak and their allies from all over

Kalimantan, who assisted Pangeran Samudera and his supporting patihs. The first gun battle took

place at Sangiang Hang. Prince Tumenggung was repulsed and survived at the mouth of the Amandit

and Alai rivers. Victims fell on both sides. The banner of the Prince of the Ocean, Tastutul Wulung

Wanara Putih, was flying more and more in his conquered places. The heart of Arya Terenggana,

Patih Nagara Dipa, is sad to see so many victims of the common people from both sides party. He

proposed to Prince Tumenggung a way to speed up the completion of the war, namely through a duel

or duel between the two warring kings. This method was proposed to avoid increasing the number of
victims on both sides. The losing party must recognize the sovereignty of the winning party. Arya

Terenggana's proposal was accepted by both parties.

Prince Tumenggung and Prince Samudera boarded a boat called talangkasan. The boats were piloted

by the commanders of the two sides. The two princes wore war clothes and carried machetes,

blowpipes, kris, and shields or telabang.

They faced each other at the Parit Basar River. Prince Tumenggung with his arrogance wanted to kill

Prince Samudera. On the other hand, the Ocean Prince couldn't bear to fight against his uncle. Prince

Samudra invites his uncle to kill him. He was willing to die at the hands of his parents who basically

still recognized him as his uncle.

Finally, Prince Tumenggung's heart melted. His consciousness emerged. He was able to look at the

Prince of the Ocean not as an enemy, but as his nephew whose own blood flowed within his body.

Prince Tumenggung threw his gun. Then, the Ocean Prince was hugged. They were crying.

With a sincere heart, Prince Tumenggung handed over power to Prince Samudera. That is, Nagara

Daha is in the hands of Prince Samudera. However, the Prince of the Ocean is determined to make

Bandar Masih or Banjar Masih was the center of government because it was closer to the mouth of the

Barito River which had developed into a trading city. Not only that, the people of Nagara Daha were

also taken to Bandar Masih or Banjar Masih. Prince Tumenggung was given an area of authority in

Batang Alai with a thousand residents as its people. Nagara Daha became an empty area.

As a Muslim king, Prince Samudera changed his name to Sultan Suriansyah. The day of the victory of

Prince Samudera or Sultan Suriansyah, September 24, 1526, was made the anniversary of the city of

Banjar Masih or Bandar Masih.

Because every landang (long) dry season the water becomes salty (salty), over time the name Bandar

Masih or Banjar Masih becomes Banjarmasin.

Finally, Sultan Suriansyah died. His grave is well-preserved and is often visited by people. It is

located in North Kuin, on the edge of the Kuin River, North Banjar District, Banjarmasin Level II

Regional Municipality.

Every September 24, the Mayor of Banjarmasin and other officials make a pilgrimage to the tomb to

commemorate the victory of Sultan Suriansyah over Prince Tumenggung. Sultan Suriansyah was the

first sultan or king of Banjar who was Muslim.