History of East Java

East Java is one of the earliest of the eight provinces in Indonesia. Other provinces of Sumatra, Borneo, West Java, Central Java, Sulawesi, Maluku and the Lesser Sunda. The first Governor of East Java province is RMTA Surjo.

Human life as a new society emerge around age 8, that is, with the discovery of inscriptions Dinoyo in Malang area. Inscription of 760 AD It tells of many political and cultural events in the Kingdom Dinoyo. Malang name alone is estimated to come from the name of a sacred building called Malangkuseswara. This name is contained in at least one inscription, namely, that many Mantyasih inscription 907 AD

In the year 1222, founded the Kingdom of Singasari Ken Arok. He ruled the kingdom until the year 1292. Before the ruling, Ken Arok, seized power in Tumapel, Kediri, from Tungul Ametung. Singasari Kingdom gives us the legacy of temples of Dieng. Descendant of Ken Arok dynasty was later to become the kings Singasari and Majapahit in the 13th century until the 15th century.



In the year 1227: Anusapati kill Ken Arok. He later became king Singasari. Anusapati power only lasted 20 years. He was killed Tohjaya. Three years later, Tohjaya killed in the rebellion led by Jaya Wisnuwardhana, son Anusapati. Year 1268, Wisnuwardhana died, his throne as the king was replaced by Kertanegara Singasari (1268-1292). In the knowledge in 1292, was defeated by a rebel named Kertanegara Jayakatwang, then ended the power to end a history of the Kingdom Kertanegara Singasari.



In 1294, the Kingdom of Majapahit standing. Its founder was Raden Wijaya. Majapahit reached the peak of its power during the reign of Hayam Wuruk. He was accompanied by mahapati Gajah Mada. Together these patih Hayam Wuruk successfully unify the vast territory under the name Dwipantara.



In 1357, Bubat events occurred, namely, war between the King of Sunda and Majapahit Patih Gajah Mada. This event stems from a desire to take the king Hayam Wuruk Sundanese princess named Dyah Pitaloka as his queen. However, due to a misunderstanding about marriage procedures, the plan led to a battle in Bubat. Majapahit troops, under the leadership of Gajah Mada Pajajaran conquered in the war Bubat.



In 1389, Hayam Wuruk died. Replaced by Wikramawardhana. This era is the beginning of the fall of Majapahit. One of them was caused by disappointment Hayam Wuruk other children, namely, Wirabumi.

After that period, emerging Islamic empire. Another development, the Europeans started coming to the archipelago and trying to build strength. In the end they applied colonialism. At the beginning of the 20th century, the royal government system was abolished, replaced by a system of residency. In the Japanese colonial era, people's resistance still occurred. In Blitar happened pemberontaka PETA (Defenders of the Fatherland) in early 1945. This rebellion led by Supriyadi, Moeradi, Halir Mangkudijoyo, and Soemarto. Although in the end this rebellion can be quelled. But the soul is able to rekindle the spirit of rebellion for independence in the people of East Java.

Two weeks after proclamation of independence, Singapore has a resident self-government and form. The first is R. Residennya Sudirman. The formation of this government in Surabaya cause disputes with Japan, even going various battles. The reason is that at that time the Japanese had surrendered to the allies, are obliged to remain in office until such time as power is handed over to the allies.

The arrival of allied forces with a pretext for the Netherlands (NICA) to Surabaya, add a hot atmosphere. The climax occurred on 10 November 1945 where there was a big war between arek-arek Suroboyo against the Allies. November 10, later designated as a day of heroes.

Suryo battle to force governors, on the advice of the People's Security Army (TKR), move the seat of government to the Mojokerto area. A week later, the government moved again, place a more secure, ie, in Kediri. But security conditions Kediri increasingly worse until finally, in February 1947, the East Java provincial government was moved back to Malang. At the time this rule was in Malang, a change of governor, Suryo was replaced by RP Suroso which was then replaced again by Dr. Moerdjani.

On July 21, 1947, though still bound by the agreement and the ceasefire agreement Linggarjati the effective date of October 14, 1946, the Dutch do I. Military Action Dutch military action in Malang menebabkan security conditions worsened. East Java Provincial Government finally moved back to Blitar.

This military action ended after the Renville agreement. However, these agreements have a negative impact for East Java, namely, reduced area of East Java provincial government power. Holland then makes the area under their control as a new country, such as state and country Madura in East Java.

Amid the difficulties faced by the government of Indonesia, the PKI in the Madiun uprising on September 18, 1948. But ultimately this rebellion can be crushed by the camp of the Republic of Indonesia.

Dated December 19, 1948, the Dutch launched a military action II. Blitar, who was still used as a place of government of East Java province attacked. Governor Dr. Moerdjani and his staff were forced out of the way and the guerilla on the slopes of Mount Willis. II military action ended after agreement is reached, Roem Royen dated May 7, 1949.

Dutch withdraw its troops from East Java after the Round Table Conference held (KMB) which resulted in plaque recognizing the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia (RIS). East Java province to change the status of the state. But the people of East Java did not support the change that status. People demanded the dissolution of the state of East Java. Finally on February 25, 1950, East Java, the country was dissolved and became part of Indonesian territory. The decision to rejoin the state of RI was followed by Madurese.

Post-event G30S/PKI, East Java, local government re-buckled. In 1967, R.P. Mohammad Noer sworn in as acting Head of the Provincial Governor to replace Brigadier General Mohammad Wijono. When Mohammad Noer became acting governor, appeared PKI new style of defense which has bases in South Blitar. After the rebellion was crushed at the end of 1968, things began to improve.