Perunggit Explained

Perunggit
Succession:Sultan of Deli
Reign:1641-1700
Predecessor:Tuanku Panglima Gocah Pahlawan
Successor:Tuanku Panglima Paderap
Regnal Name:Tuanku Panglima Perunggit
Father:Tuanku Panglima Gocah Pahlawan
Mother:Putri Nang Bulan beru Surbakti
Religion:Sunni Islam

Tuanku Panglima Perunggit, also titled Kejuruan Padang,[1] was the second ruler (1641–1700) of the Sultanate of Deli (now in North Sumatra, Indonesia).[2] He continued the rule of his father Tuanku Panglima Gocah Pahlawan,[3] who was the representative commander (wali negara) of the Aceh Sultanate to rule former area of the conquered Aru Kingdom. His mother's name was Putri Nang Bulan beru Surbakti, a sister of the Sunggal chieftain (Karo: raja urung), Datuk Itam Surbakti, one of the rulers of the Karo people in Deli Tua.[4]

As the Aceh Sultanate's influence was then weakening in various regions of Sumatra, Perunggit took the opportunity to make Deli independent.[5] [6] He first gained support from the Dutch East India Company in Malacca, and in 1667 sent envoys directly to its headquarters in Batavia. In 1669, Perunggit announced that Deli was independent from Aceh's realm.

Perunggit was married to the sister of the Sukapiring chieftain. After he died, his rule was continued by his son, Tuanku Panglima Paderap.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Peranginangin, Martin Luther. Orang Karo diantara orang Batak. 2004. Pustaka Sora Mido. 9789799706416. id.
  2. Book: Perret, Daniel. Kolonialisme dan Etnisitas Batak dan Melayu di Sumatra Timur Laut. 2010-04-23. Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia. 9789799102386. id.
  3. Book: Ikhsan, Edy. Konflik Tanah Ulayat dan Pluralisme Hukum: Hilangnya Ruang Hidup Orang Melayu Deli. 2015. Yayasan Pustaka Obor Indonesia. 9789794619377. id.
  4. Book: Putro, Brahma. Karo, dari jaman ke jaman. 1981. Yayasan Massa Cabang Medan. id.
  5. Book: Treasures of Sumatra. Utomo. Bambang Budi. Karim. Mulyawan. Sundari. Ekowati. 2009-01-01. Direktorat Jenderal Kebudayaan. id.
  6. Book: Sinar, (Tengku) Luckman. The History of Medan in the Olden Times. 1996. Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengembangan Seni Budaya Melayu. en. 24–25.