Jayakatwang is said to have rebelled against the Singasari Kingdom and overthrew the power of Sri Maharaja Kertanagara. Photo/Special |
Jayakatwang is said to have rebelled against the Singasari Kingdom. At that time Kertanagara became the last ruler of Singasari. Jayakatwang's name as a rebel appears in the Kakawin Nagarakretagama and Kidung Harsawijaya.
It is mentioned in the two ancient books that Jayakatwang is also called Jayakatong, Aji Katong, Jayakatyeng, or Ha-Ji-Ka-Tang. His figure is a descendant of Kertajaya, the last King of Kediri who once called himself God and asked to be worshiped.
At that time Kertajaya was conquered by Ken Arok and died in the attack on Tumapel, which became the forerunner of Singasari and Malang. The attack occurred in 1222 AD which ended the Kediri Kingdom.
Quoted from "Black and White Power of Javanese Kings: Intrigue, Conspiracy to Seize Wealth, Throne, and Women", based on historical records, Jayakatwang was the son of Sastrajaya who was the son of Jayasaba or the grandson of Sri Kertajaya.
It is possible that Jayakatwang was still Ranggawuni's nephew. Given that Ranggawuni's sister married Sastrajaya. This opinion is based on the Mula Malurung Inscription dated 1255.
In addition to mentioning Jayakatwang as Ranggawuni's nephew, the Mula Malurung Inscription mentions that Jayakatwang's wife was Turukbali, Ranggawuni's daughter.
As a result of his marriage to Turukbali, Jayakatwang had a son named Ardharaja who became Kertanagara's son-in-law.
This means that Jayakatwang is actually still a close relative of Kertanagara. In fact, Jayakatwang's relationship with Kertanagara is also as cousins, brothers-in-law, and also in-laws.
This also made Kertanagara consider it impossible and underestimated that Jayakatwang had the potential to overthrow his government.
In addition to Jayakatwang being appointed as a duke in Gelang-gelang, which was the territory of Singasari. This was considered part of Jayakatwang's gratitude so that he would continue to respect Kertanagara.
But regarding Gelang-gelang as from the Mula Malurung Inscription, it is said that the Gelang-gelang area is different from Kadiri or Kediri. The Mula Malurung Inscription mentions that at that time Kadiri was ruled by Kertanagara as Yuwaraja.
While Gelanggelang was ruled by Turukbali and Jayakatwang. It is also mentioned that Kadiri was in Kediri, while Gelanggelang was in Madiun. The two cities are tens of kilometers apart.
SOURCE: SINDOnews.com
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