Estimated to ± 3,500 BC there have been human life in
Kuningan area, it is based on some relics of life in prehistoric times which
indicate the existence of life in the time of Neoliticum and large stones which
are relics of culture Megaliticum. Evidence of these treasures can be found in
the village of village Cipari Cigugur namely the discovery of pre-historic
relics in 1972, in the form of obsidian tools (stone Kendan), fragments of
pottery, stone tombs, stone and ceramic pekakas. So it is likely that there is
a human settlement which has had a high culture. The results showed that the
site experienced double Cipari settlement period, ie the end Neoleticum and
early introduction of bronze material ranges in 1000 BC to 500 AD At that time
the public had known organizations as well as trust in the form of the cult of
ancestors (animism and dynamism). In addition, the discovery well as indigenous
heritage of large stones from the time megaliticum.
The Hindu Period
In Parahyangan story mentioned that there was a
settlement that has the full political power as well as a state, called Kuningan.
The Kuningan kingdom stand after Seuweukarma crowned as the King who then holds
Rahiyang Tangkuku or the nails that resides in Arile or Saunggalah. Yellow
Dangiang Seuweukarma the teaching and adhere to Sanghiyang Dharma (teachings of
Scripture) and Sanghiyang Interrogation (ten guidelines for life). Kuningan
power expansion at the time of crossing Seuweukarma power to the Malay states.
At that time the community Kuningan feel safe and peaceful life under the
leadership Seuweukarma reigns until old age. Based on the source Parahyangan
story also, that before Sanjaya master Galuh Kingdom, he must first defeat the
Wulan - The tumanggal - and the Pandavas three figures ruler in Kuningan (=
Triumvirate), three figures in control of government in Kuningan as Tritangtu
concept in the concept of government Buhun traditional Sundanese. The Wulan,
tumanggal, and the Pandavas is governed by customs at the time, which acts as
the Rama, the Rishis, and the Queen. The Rama acted as custom head holder, the
holder of the receipt as religious head, and the Queen's head of government. So
the Kingdom Kuningan time controlled characters 'Triumvirate' This is the
atmosphere Gemah Ripah lohjinawi, grammar tentrem kerta raharja, because each
run by people who are experts in their field. Tata laws / customs problem
always run adan adhered to, the issue of trust / faith as well as his
government. Everything is aligned alongside one step and in rhythm
When Kuningan was ruled Resiguru Demunawan (law of the
Pandavas), Empire Kuningan has status as the Kingdom of Religion (Hindu). It is
apparent from the teachings that teach science Resiguru Demunawan Dangiang
Yellow - keparamartaan, so Brass time became very famous. In the script
mentioned glory Kuningan Parahyangan Storyruled Resiguru time Demunawan or
known by other names the Seuweukarma (ruler / Legal holder) or the
Ranghyangtang Nails / The Nails, Kuningan exceeding greatness or comparable to
Greatness Galuh and Sundanese (Pakuan). He ruled over Malay, Tuntang, Balitar,
and so on. There are only three names figure in West Java king predicated
Rajaresi, meaning a government leader and at the same time religious specialist
(receipt). They are:
Resi Manikmaya of the Kingdom Kendan (around Cicalengka -
Bandung)
Resi Demunawan of Saunggalah Brass
Void Receipt Wastu Kencana of Galuh Kawali
Kuningan kingdom further developments as disconnected, and
only in 1175 AD appears again. Kuningan at that time embraced Hinduism under the
leadership Rakean Darmariksa and the autonomous regions that are in Sundanese
kingdom known as the Padjadjaran. Cirebon also in 1389 AD entered Padjadjaran
royal power, but in the 15th century as a royal Cirebon Islam declared its
independence from Padjadjaran Pakuan.
Islamic Period
Kuningan in the past history of Islam can not be separated
from the influence of the Sultanate of Cirebon. In 1470 BC came to Cirebon a
great scholar of Islam, namely Sheikh Sharif Hidayatullah son of Sharif
Abdullah and his mother Rara Santang or Syarifah Modaim son King Siliwangi.
Syarif Hidayatullah is Syed Rahmat student who is better known as Sunan Ampel
Surabaya lead ampeldenta area. Then Sheikh Sharif Hidayatullah commissioned by
Sunan Ampel to spread Islam in West Java, and first arrived in Cirebon, Cirebon
when Heads of Government held by Hajj Doel Faith. At the time of 1479 BC Faith Hajj
Doel pleased to hand over the government leadership of Sheikh Sharif
Hidayatullah after marrying his daughter. Motivated by a desire to spread
Islam, in 1481 AD Sheikh Sharif Hidayatullah went to the area Luragung, Kuningan
who entered the South Cirebon which at that time was led by the brothers
Luragung Ki Gedeng Kasmaya of Cirebon, then Ki Gedeng Luragung hug Islam.
At the time of Sheikh Sharif Hidayatullah in Luragung, Kuningan,
came the Queen Ontin Nio pregnant wife in a state of country China (title:
Queen Rara Sumanding) to Luragung, Kuningan, from Queen Ontin Nio aka Queen
Lara Sumanding born a son who was given a handsome and dashing Prince Kuningan
name. after from Luragung, Brass, Sheikh Sharif Hidayatullah with the group
headed residence in Winduherang Ki Gendeng Brass and Brass entrust young prince
to Ki Gendeng Brass that breastfed by the wife of Ki Gendeng Kuningan, because
it's time to have Ki Gendeng Kuningan son the same age as Prince Brass name
Amung Gegetuning Ati which by Sheikh Sharif Hidayatullah renamed Prince Arya
Kamuning and he gave a mandate that one day where Prince Kuningan has grown to
be crowned the Duke of Kuningan.
After Prince Kuningan and Prince Arya Kamuning growing up,
estimated precisely in the Muharram, dated 1 September 1498 AD, Prince Brass
sworn in as head of government with the title of Prince Arya Duke Kuningan (Kuningan
Duke) and assisted by Arya Kamuning. So since that is expressed as a starting
point the formation of the next government Kuningan set to be the date of the
anniversary of Kuningan
The entry of Islam into Kuningan visible from the emergence
of figures derived Kuningan leader or religious backgrounds. Call it the Sheikh
Maulana Akbar, who eventually married his son, named Sheikh Maulana Arifin,
with Nyai Queen Selawati Brass ruler at that time (son of King Langlangbuana).
This marks the transition of power from Hinduism to Islam who was walking
peacefully through the bond of marriage. It was at the Kuningan appears
hamlet-hamlet-opening stems from the opening of boarding schools, such as
boarding school Sidapurna (to perfection), Sheikh Rama Ireng (Balong Darma).
Included also include boarding Lengkong by Hajj Hasan Maulani. Duke Kuningan (Kuningan
Duke) and assisted by Arya Kamuning. So since that is expressed as a starting
point the formation of the next government Kuningan set to be the date of the
anniversary of Kuningan
The entry of Islam into Kuningan visible from the emergence
of figures derived Kuningan leader or religious backgrounds. Call it the Sheikh
Maulana Akbar, who eventually married his son, named Sheikh Maulana Arifin,
with Nyai Queen Selawati Kuningan ruler at that time (son of King
Langlangbuana). This marks the transition of power from Hinduism to Islam who
was walking peacefully through the bond of marriage. It was at the Kuningan
appears hamlet-hamlet-opening stems from the opening of boarding schools, such
as boarding school Sidapurna (to perfection), Sheikh Rama Ireng (Balong Darma).
Included also include boarding Lengkong by Hajj Hasan Maulani.
Post-Independence
Kuningan became the venue of negotiations in November 1946.
Linggarjati Because not allow negotiations conducted in Jakarta and Yogyakarta
(provisional capital of the Republic of Indonesia), then take the middle way if
the agreement was held in Linggarjati, Kuningan. Sunday on 10 November 1946
Lord Killearn arrived in Cirebon. He departed from Jakarta aboard the British
frigate HMS Veryan Bay. He does not mind staying at the hotel as well as a place
Linggarjati the negotiations.
Dutch delegation departed from Jakarta to fly aboard the
"Catalina" which landed and anchored outside Cirebon. From the
"Catalina" they moved into warship "Banckert" which later
became a floating hotel for the agreement lasts. Indonesian delegation led by
Sjahrir Linggasama stay in the village, a village near Linggarjati. President
Sukarno and Vice President Mohammad Hatta himself staying at the residence of
Regent Kuningan. Both the delegation held talks on 11-12 November 1946,
brokered by Lord Kilearn, mediator British.
