History of Semarang

History of Semarang

Semarang history begins more or less in the 8th century AD, the coastal area called Pragota (now a Bergota) and is part of the ancient Mataram kingdom. The area at the time it was in front of the harbor and there is a cluster of small islands. As a result of the deposition, which until now is still ongoing, the current cluster together to form land. Bottom part of Semarang city known today as such used to be a marine. The port is expected to be in the market now and elongated feathers into the Port Simongan, where a fleet of Admiral Cheng Ho in 1405 AD relies on In place of landing, Admiral Cheng Ho founded the temple and the mosque, which is still visited and called Sam Po Kong Temple (Building Stone).

At the end of the 15th century AD there was one placed by the Kingdom of Demak, known as Prince Made of Pandan, to spread the religion of Islam from the hills Pragota. From time to time the more fertile region, from the sidelines of fertility that comes tamarind tree charcoal (Javanese: Asem Charcoal), thus giving the title or name of the region to Semarang.

As the founder of the village, then became the head of the local area, with a Kyai Ageng Pandan Arang I. After his death, the leadership of the area held by his son who holds Pandan Arang II (later known as Sunan Bayat). Under the leadership of Pandan Arang II, the Semarang area showed increased growth, thus attracting the attention of the Sultan Hadiwijaya Display. Due to the increasing requirements can be met area, it was decided to make Semarang regency level. On May 2, 1547 to coincide with the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad Maulid, 12th Rabiul Awal in 954 H was passed by the Sultan Hadiwijayasetelah consult Sunan Kalijaga. May 2 then defined as the anniversary of the city of Semarang.

Then in 1678 Amangkurat II of Mataram, VOC promised to give Semarang as debt payment, he claimed the Preanger and taxes from the coastal port until the debt is paid off. In 1705 His Majesty Pakubuwono I submit Semarang to VOC as part of the deal because it has helped to seize Kartasura. Since then officially became a city-owned Semarang VOC and then the Dutch East Indies government.

Office KPM (Koninklijke Maatschappij Paketvaart) in Semarang (1918-1930)

In 1906 the Stanblat No. 120 of 1906 established the Government Gemeente. The city government is headed by a Burgemeester (Mayor). Government System is held by the Dutch people ended in 1942 with the occupation government datangya.

During the Japanese government formed Semarang whose patriarch Military (Shico) from Japan. Accompanied by two representatives (Fuku Shico) each from Japan and the people of Indonesia. Shortly after independence, ie from 15 to 20 October 1945 came the heroic young men who fought Semarang Japanese army who insisted on not willing to surrender to the forces of the Republic. This struggle is known as the Battle of five days in Semarang.

In 1946 the British on behalf of the Allies handed over to the city of Semarang Belanda.Ini happen on stairs l6 May 1946. Dated June 3, 1946 with the deceit, the Dutch capture Mr. Imam Sudjahri, mayor of Semarang before the proclamation of independence. During the period of Dutch occupation there is no local government city of Semarang. Narnun fighters remained in government running the government in rural areas or areas outside the city of refuge until the month of December 1948. evacuation area moving from town Purwodadi, Gubug, Kedungjati, Salatiga, and finally in Yogyakarta. Government leaders successively held by R Broken, R.Prawotosudibyo and Mr Ichsan. Dutch occupation government, known as Recomba trying to reshape Gemeente like the days of colonial rule first under the leadership of R Slamet Tirtosubroto. It did not work, because the recovery period sovereignty must submit to the Commander KMKB Semarang in February 1950. I dated April 1950 Mayor Suhardi, Commander KMKB. Semarang local government leadership handed to Mr Koesoedibyono, an Interior Ministry employee high in Yogyakarta. He recast the state apparatus in order to facilitate the running of the government.

List of mayors Since 1945

Since 1945 the mayor who led the city of Semarang, which later became the Township and eventually became the city of Semarang are as follows:

* Mr. Moch.lchsan

* Mr. Koesoebiyono (1949 - 1 July 1951)

* RM. Hadisoebeno Sosrowerdoyo (July 1, 1951 - January 1, 1958)

* Mr. Abdulmadjid Djojoadiningrat (January 7, 1958 - January 1, 1960)

* RM Soebagyono Tjondrokoesoemo (January 1, 1961 - April 26, 1964)

* Mr. Wuryanto (25 April 1964-1 September 1966)

* Lieutenant Colonel. Soeparno (1 September 1966 - 6 March 1967)

* Lieutenant Colonel. R.Warsito Soegiarto (March 6, 1967 - January 2 1973)

* Colonel Hadijanto (January 2, 1973 - January 15, 1980)

* Kol. H. Imam Soeparto Tjakrajoeda SH (January 15, 1980 - January 19 1990)

* Colonel H. Soetrisno Suharto (January 19, 1990 - January 19 2000)

* H. Sukawi Sutarip SH. (January 19, 2000 - 2010)

* Drs.H.Soemarmo HS, MSI / Hendrar Prihadi, SE, MM. (2010 -)