Sejarah Kanjeng Sepuh (English Version)

KANJENG SEPUH SIDAYU (RADEN ADIPATI SURYODINIGRAT)

Masjid Kanjeng Sepuh Sidayu

The original name of Kanjeng Sepuh is Raden Duke Soeryadiningrat. He is one of the regents in Sidayu regency. Kanjeng Sepuh is famous because he is a scholar. Besides, he also has a high leadership. His sincerity to always side with the weak, and always close to the little people that makes Kanjeng Sepuh very loved by the people.

Great Mosque of Kanjeng Sepuh Sidayu Gresik

The origins of Sidayu have many stories, among them are from the story of the Supa Master, at one time, the King of Blambangan ordered his messengers to steal one of the heritage of Majapahit kingdom. Pusaka is a keris named Sumelang Gandring. King Majapahit then make a play, "Whoever managed to get the keris Sumelang Gandring, then he will get a prize of forest land located between Tuban and Grissee". So rally the warriors to fight for the prize, one by one they fail. Blambangan forest is too fierce for them to travel, not to mention the king's supernatural powers. So to get back the keris heirloom kingdom is impossible.

But there is a powerful keris maker. His name is Empu Supa, it is he who makes the heirlooms for Giri Kedaton. He tried to follow the contest, not solely to want the door price promised by the king of Majapahit. But his intention was really sincere that he did indeed want to show his devotion to the kingdom of Majapahit. Unfortunately no one knows how Empu Supa can penetrate Kraton Blambangan, which clearly according to deadline he managed to bring back the keris Sumand Gandring it and dedicate it to the king.

The king of Majapahit fulfilled his promise, he gave a plot of forest land between Tuban and Grissee. Then with his followers, Supa's master began to mbabat base of that region. And forest land in the trip by Empu Supa that will become an area named Sidayu.

In 1817 a man named Raden Adipati suryodiningrat, the son of concubine Sayyid Abdur Rohman Siruwun Solo, began to be bupati in Sidayu. He is famous throughout the district of Sidayu with the name KANJENG SEPUH. Kanjeng Sepuh ruled Sidayu from 1817 until he died on March 9, 1856, so for 39 years he ruled the district of Sidayu.

This title is not only due to the supernatural and courageous spirit, the heroism as a regent to

the Dutch government, but also because of his alim and waro'nya, as well as honest and ikhlashnya,

 especially he is including the only cleric of Islam is very active in fighting for religion Islam throughout the district of Sidayu.

Some of his courage and supernatural powers are as follows:

1. He frankly forbids to anyone especially to the Dutch government to step on his dalem (home) before

 getting permission from him, so also if by chance was sleeping. Violation of this prohibition resulted in its crazy (crazy) senerry.

2. At the time the Dutch government would establish a huge market in Surabaya, for this the bupatis throughout Java

were summoned to Surabaya for consideration of the tax and market name.

 In this case none of the bupatis dared to express their opinions,

 except Kanjeng Sepuh itself. He said: Gentlemen, this tax should not be sought from the regents,

 which will burden the people. But it is better if you ask

"When do we begin to fight against the invaders"? About the market I agree to be named "PABEAN".

Surabaya Customs Market

The Dutch government after seeing the speeches of all the bupatis that the whole noise, it is explained that:

1. Tax matters need not be discussed.

2. The matter of the name agrees with the opinion of the Regent of Sidayu.

With this decision, some residents invited Kanjeng Sepuh bupati to come to his house tomorrow morning at 08:00 precisely.

 And he expressed his willingness. At eight o'clock, he had arrived at all the invitees at the same time. When he returns from Surabaya,

whenever the invitees are overwhelmed with the pride of the invitees, among others, say that Kanjeng at 8:00

his house, another invitee denied it, for at the same time it was in the man's house; so others are saying the same thing.

So the bickering becomes crowded, which finally can be realized that this is from the sacred Kanjeng Sepuh.

The whole bupati conference that is usually held in Madura for Kanjeng Sepuh does not want to leave before 8:00 am,

 whereas at 08:00 hours that conference begins, whereas most of the regents have long the same day left before

the conference. Just at 08:00 Kanjeng Sepuh took his KENCANA train, famous for his whip cackle (cemeti) and in

the blink of an eye alone he had arrived in Madura by train and horse.

At one time the Kyais in all of Sidayu were asked to consider how good GAMELAN and GONG-GONG was made?

The Kyais are equally afraid to answer him, and finally Kyai Musyafaklah who answered firmly, the gamelan

 is delicious and the gongs are planted (buried) only. This decision may be approved by Kanjeng Sepuh.

The customs of Kanjeng Sepuh's behavior:

1. Almost every night he rarely sleeps. In that silent time it was mostly used for traveling in each village

listening to itself and witnessing the grievances of the hungry villagers, the sickness or other suffering:

especially when a child cried, that night he also provided aids in the form of money or drugs placed on

 the front door of the resident's house.

2. He does not hesitate to give advice about the matter of Islam both on the scholars' alim and to the

 community in the area of ​​the district of Sidayu so he is known as a pioneer / protector of the Kyai.

Some relics of him who until now still very felt the benefits to the community in the area of ​​district

Sidayu is a lake famous for "TELOGO RAMBIT". This lake never changes water, but is clear and fresh

even though it is entered by a very murky flood. It was even slightly sweet and cold.

Lake Rambit

The second legacy is DAHAR WELL located in the village Golokan Sidayu, the water is clear, sweet and

cold and fresh taste, but now looks unkempt.

In Lowayu village there is also Kanjeng Sepuh retirement which is named "Kali Sumpet",

it is said that Kanjeng Sepuhlah has the idea to hide the river so that Lowayu Village does not lack water

during the dry season.

Kanjeng Sepuh is not the only Kanjeng that was originally devoured in Sidayu, but he is one of the eight of the

ten Kanjeng who were sown in Sidayu. It's just because he is sacred. He has the nature of wali, sakti, brave and pious.

Then she was the one who was sacrificed and became the target of all the people, both Sidayu and Sidayu outsiders,

 so that in every year not less than 10 thousand men and women who visit the grave Kanjeng Sepuh Sidayu.

Cungkup Grave Kanjeng Sepuh Kanjeng-Kanjeng which was once bom in Sidayu is as follows:

1. Regent Kromowijoyo / Raden Keromowoyo or Tumenggung Suradiningrat I (1737-1745)

2. Regent Probolinggo / Regent Abdul Jamil or Raden Tumenggung Aryo Suradiningrat II (1745-1770)

3. Regent Raden Kanjeng Soewargo / Bupati Tawang Alun (1770-1780)

4. Regent Raden Kanjeng Sidongawen

    / Regent Panji Dewa Kusuma or Raden Tumenggung Suradiningrat IV (1780-1798)

5. Regent Raden Kanjeng Sido Banteng or Raden Tumenggung Aryo Suradiningrat I (1798-1810)

6. Regent of Kanjeng Kudus or Raden Tumenggung Suradiningrat (1810-1815)

7. Regent Kanjeng Djoko or Raden Aryo Suradiningrat II (1815-1816)

8. Regent of Kanjeng Sepuh (Raden Adipati Soeryo Adiningrat)

    or Raden Adipati Aryo Suryodiningrat III (1817-1855)

9. Kanjeng Pangeran (Putera Kanjeng Sepuh) or Raden Adipati Aryo Suryadiningrat IV (1855-1884)

10. Regent of Badrun or Raden Adipati Suradiningrat V (1884-1910) (in 1910 moved to Jombang)

Kanjeng Sepuh itself died on 2 Rajab in 1784 H or on March 9,

1856 AD and was buried behind the Jami 'Sidayu Mosque.

Mihrab Great Mosque Kanjeng Sepuh Sidayu

The first Jamayu Sidayu Mosque was established in 1178 H

 to coincide with 1758 AD Founded by Raden Kromowidjojo

 First Regent of Sidayu assisted by Raden Kanjeng Suwargo or

 Tawang Alun from Madura. Then, the construction of the

Mosque was perfected by: Kanjeng Kudus (Sixth Regent)

, Raden Adipati Soeryadiningrat

(Regent of Kedelapan),

Kanjeng Pangeran (Putera Kanjeng Sepuh) The ninth regent and H.M. Thahir Surakama

(Generous Sidayu).

But the mosque is better known as Kanjeng Sepuh Mosque, even the spear

of Kanjeng Sepuh heirloom is still in the mosque.