You know the history of Kutai Kingdom? Of course we have often heard the information that the Oldest and the Greatest Kingdom in Kalimantan is the Kingdom of Kutai. This is true because the Kingdom of Kutai has been established since the 5th century.
This information is further strengthened by the discovery of Yupa inscriptions (in the form of stone pillars). This inscription is found in Muara Kaman, East Kalimantan as many as seven.
In Yupa it is written the name of the first king of Kutai Kingdom, namely Kudungga and has a son named Asmawarman. Asmawarman itself also has a successor, namely Mulawarman. At first King Kudungga was the chief of the tribe who became a leader in a village. But after being influenced by Indian culture, this tribe became the kingdom and the chief of the tribe was appointed king.
The First Hindu Kingdom in Indonesia
In a short time, the Kingdom of Kutai began to receive influence from Hinduism. This subject can be inferred from the use of the names of kings who led the Kingdom of Kutai. For example, Asmawarman, where this name is taken from Sanskrit. Similarly, the names of other kings who also use the name of Sanskrit.
Meanwhile the name Kudungga is the original name of the native. So the name that shows the Hindu religion began to be pinned on the child Kudungga, who was named Mulawarman. The word Warman is derived from Sanskrit, from where the names of Sanskrit began to be pinned on the kings of the next kingdom of Kutai.
Who is the King of Kutai who embraces Hinduism for the First Time?
Actually it is not known exactly who the king of Kutai who first mennkutut Hinduism. However, the influence of Hinduism began to be seen when Asmawarman was elected king.
The choice of Asmawarman to be the king of Kutai was carried out by a caste-raising ceremony being the highest caste, and this is one of the Hindu ways packed in Vratyastoma ceremonies.
From here began to emerge many assumptions that Asmawarman is king of Kutai who first embraced Hinduism.
Here are the kings who once led the Kutai kingdom.
Maharaja Raja Kudungga
The first king in control of the Kutai Kingdom is Kudungga. At first Kudungga was a chief. As already disingungg above, since the entry of Indian culture to the archipelago, the tribe headed by Kudungga turned into a kingdom. So Kudungga's status is no longer as chief but rather a king.
Maharaja Raja Asmawarman
Asmawarman is Kudungga's son, so that after Kudungga's leadership ended, Asmawarman was appointed king in Kutai Kingdom. During his reign, Asmawarman was seen as a powerful king.
Many of the successful expanses made during Asmawarman became king.This is reinforced by the Asmawedha ceremony performed when Asmawarman became king. This ceremony is a ceremony held when will expand the territory.
Maharaja Raja Mulawarman
Mulawarman is the son of Asmawarman. Mulawarman was chosen to be king because it was a descendant of the previous king, Asmawarman.
According to existing information, the Kingdom of Kutai reached its heyday when Kutai was under Mulawarman's leadership. Many successful expansion areas, at least almost all areas of Kalimantan into the territory of the Kingdom of Kutai.
At that time people lived with prosperity. Moreover, Mulawarman has ever given gold in large quantities. Not only that, Mulawarman also once gave 20,000 cows to the Brahmins.
There are many other kings who later became leaders in the Kingdom of Kutai in addition to the three kings mentioned above.
The Fall of the Kingdom of Kutai
The beginning of the collapse of this Kutai Kingdom is seen when Kutai is led by Maharaja Dharma Setia. Mirisnya again, Maharaja Dharma Setia was killed by Aji Prince Anum Mendapa who is King Kutai Kartanegara.
The killing of the Dharma Setia Maharaja became the sign of the end of this oldest Hindu kingdom. After that the Kingdom of Kutai was taken over by the Kingdom of Kutai Kartanegara. In addition, this kingdom also became one of the Islamic kingdom in the archipelago in 1735.
Heritage of Kutai Kingdom
Yupa Inscription is one of the relics of the popular Kutai kingdom until now. This inscription is made by Brahmins with a pole and made of seven stone. Yupa Inscription is a form of homage directed to King Mulawarman because during his lifetime Mulawarman once gave 20,000 cows to the Brahmins.
Such is the review of the Kingdom of Kutai. Little remains of Kutai Kingdom can be found. Perhaps because the kingdom is not too prioritize the relationship with the world outside the kingdom.
This information is further strengthened by the discovery of Yupa inscriptions (in the form of stone pillars). This inscription is found in Muara Kaman, East Kalimantan as many as seven.
In Yupa it is written the name of the first king of Kutai Kingdom, namely Kudungga and has a son named Asmawarman. Asmawarman itself also has a successor, namely Mulawarman. At first King Kudungga was the chief of the tribe who became a leader in a village. But after being influenced by Indian culture, this tribe became the kingdom and the chief of the tribe was appointed king.
The First Hindu Kingdom in Indonesia
In a short time, the Kingdom of Kutai began to receive influence from Hinduism. This subject can be inferred from the use of the names of kings who led the Kingdom of Kutai. For example, Asmawarman, where this name is taken from Sanskrit. Similarly, the names of other kings who also use the name of Sanskrit.
Meanwhile the name Kudungga is the original name of the native. So the name that shows the Hindu religion began to be pinned on the child Kudungga, who was named Mulawarman. The word Warman is derived from Sanskrit, from where the names of Sanskrit began to be pinned on the kings of the next kingdom of Kutai.
Who is the King of Kutai who embraces Hinduism for the First Time?
Actually it is not known exactly who the king of Kutai who first mennkutut Hinduism. However, the influence of Hinduism began to be seen when Asmawarman was elected king.
The choice of Asmawarman to be the king of Kutai was carried out by a caste-raising ceremony being the highest caste, and this is one of the Hindu ways packed in Vratyastoma ceremonies.
From here began to emerge many assumptions that Asmawarman is king of Kutai who first embraced Hinduism.
Here are the kings who once led the Kutai kingdom.
Maharaja Raja Kudungga
The first king in control of the Kutai Kingdom is Kudungga. At first Kudungga was a chief. As already disingungg above, since the entry of Indian culture to the archipelago, the tribe headed by Kudungga turned into a kingdom. So Kudungga's status is no longer as chief but rather a king.
Maharaja Raja Asmawarman
Asmawarman is Kudungga's son, so that after Kudungga's leadership ended, Asmawarman was appointed king in Kutai Kingdom. During his reign, Asmawarman was seen as a powerful king.
Many of the successful expanses made during Asmawarman became king.This is reinforced by the Asmawedha ceremony performed when Asmawarman became king. This ceremony is a ceremony held when will expand the territory.
Maharaja Raja Mulawarman
Mulawarman is the son of Asmawarman. Mulawarman was chosen to be king because it was a descendant of the previous king, Asmawarman.
According to existing information, the Kingdom of Kutai reached its heyday when Kutai was under Mulawarman's leadership. Many successful expansion areas, at least almost all areas of Kalimantan into the territory of the Kingdom of Kutai.
At that time people lived with prosperity. Moreover, Mulawarman has ever given gold in large quantities. Not only that, Mulawarman also once gave 20,000 cows to the Brahmins.
There are many other kings who later became leaders in the Kingdom of Kutai in addition to the three kings mentioned above.
The Fall of the Kingdom of Kutai
The beginning of the collapse of this Kutai Kingdom is seen when Kutai is led by Maharaja Dharma Setia. Mirisnya again, Maharaja Dharma Setia was killed by Aji Prince Anum Mendapa who is King Kutai Kartanegara.
The killing of the Dharma Setia Maharaja became the sign of the end of this oldest Hindu kingdom. After that the Kingdom of Kutai was taken over by the Kingdom of Kutai Kartanegara. In addition, this kingdom also became one of the Islamic kingdom in the archipelago in 1735.
Heritage of Kutai Kingdom
Yupa Inscription is one of the relics of the popular Kutai kingdom until now. This inscription is made by Brahmins with a pole and made of seven stone. Yupa Inscription is a form of homage directed to King Mulawarman because during his lifetime Mulawarman once gave 20,000 cows to the Brahmins.
Such is the review of the Kingdom of Kutai. Little remains of Kutai Kingdom can be found. Perhaps because the kingdom is not too prioritize the relationship with the world outside the kingdom.
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