Pre Past History

Pre Past History | Kuningan

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.