History Of West Sumatera

The history of Western Sumatra is closely linked to the history of the Minangkabau people. Archaeological indicate that the area surrounding the Limapuluh Koto forms regency of the first area inhabited by the Minangkabau. This interpretation appears to be justified as a zone of the regency Limapuluh Koto covers a number of major rivers that meet in the eastern part of the coast of Sumatra. The rivers were known has benefited from substantial veil transport of the time prior to the end of the last century. The Minangkabau ancestors were reportedly arrived on the route. They sailed from Asia (Indochina), via the South China Sea, crossing the Straits of Malacca and later installed along the Kampar, Siak and Indragiri (Kuantan) rivers. Some of them live and develop their culture and lines around the Limapuluh Koto Regency. The integration of migrants in the periods presented cultural change and an increase of the population. Their settlement has gradually decreased, and they eventually spread to other parts of the West Sumatra. Some of them went to Agam regency, while others went to Tanah Datar regency now. From these areas to leave, propagation of the population took place in northern Agam regency, in particular, the Lubuk Sikaping. Ophir Rao and district levels. Most of them have settled in the western area including the coast and in parts of southern Talos, Selayo and surrounding areas and Muara Sijunjung. The history of the province of West Sumatra has become more accessible to the era of rule by Adityawarman. This rule left considerable amount of evidence for himself, although he did not proclaim that he was the Minangkabau King. Adityawarman ruled Pagaruyung, a region regarded by the Minangkabau to be the center of its culture. Adityawarman is the most important figure in the history Minangkabau. In addition to the introduction of a system of government by a monarch in power, it has also contributed significantly to the Minangkabau world. His most important contribution was the spread of Buddhism. This religion has a very strong influence in the lives Minangkabau. The evidence of that influence in western Sumatra found today includes names like Saruaso, Pariangan, Padang Barhalo, Candi, Biaro, and Sumpur Selo. Since the death of Adityawarman in the middle of the 17th century, the history of Western Sumatra seems to be more complex. Meanwhile, the connection of the West Sumatra with the outside world, particularly in Aceh, has become more intense. West Sumatra at the time was the political domination of Aceh province also has the monopoly of the economy of the region. Coupled with the intensity of Islam entered into relationship West Sumatra. The new faith finally became fundamental to the social and cultural way of life in the region. Burhanuddin Sheik was seen as the first preacher of Islam in West Sumatra. Before extending the faith in the region, he was studying in the province of Aceh. The influence of politics in the province of Aceh and the economy has not made the population of Western Sumatra happy. Finally, the growing discontent has given way to acceptance of the Dutch although the presence of them have also opened a new chapter in the history of West Sumatra. The arrival of the Dutch in the region caused them to enter the era of colonialism in the very essence of its meaning. The first Western to the west of Sumatra has been brought french explorer Jean Parmentier in 1529. However, Westerners who came for economic and political reasons were the Dutch. The Dutch commercial fleet has been observed along the south coast of West Sumatra between 1595-1598. Apart from the Netherlands, other European nations also came to the region, such as Portuguese and English.