History Of Blora

HISTORY OF BLORA
ORIGINS OF THE NAME BLORAAccording to folklore, Blora derived from the word meaning BELOR Lumpur, later evolved into the eventually mbeloran until now better known as BLORA. Blora etymologically derived from the word WAI LORAH +. Wai means water, and Lorah means ravine or low ground .. In the Java language is often a change or exchange the letter W with letter B, without causing changes kata.Sehingga meaning along with the times said WAILORAH be BAILORAH, from BAILORAH be BALORA and eventually became BLORA BALORA said. So BLORA name means low watery land, is very close to understanding the muddy ground, and this is in accordance with such conditions BLORA
BLORA IN THE ERA OF THE KINGDOM
Blora under Duchy Jipang
Blora under Government Jipang Duchy in the XVI century, which at the time was still under the rule of Demak. Duke Jipang at the time named Aryo Penangsang, better known by the name Aria Jipang. Territory include: Pati, Lasem, Blora, and Jipang own. However, after a Jake Tingkir (Hadiwijaya) inherited the throne Demak seat of government moved to the Display. Thus Blora enter the Kingdom Pajang.
Blora under the kingdom of Mataram
Display no longer rule the kingdom, as captured by the Mataram kingdom, based in Kota Gede Yogyakarta. Blora including the eastern part of the region or regions Mtaram Bang Wetan. In the reign of Paku Buwana I (1704-1719) Blora given to his son who was named Prince of Blitar and given the title of Duke. Blora widespread at that time 3,000 works (1 work = ï ¿½ hectare). In the 1719-1727 year the Mataram kingdom led by Amangkurat IV, so since then under the rule Blora Amangkurat IV.
Blora Mangkubumi War in the Age (years 1727-1755)
At the time of Mataram under Paku Buwana II (1727-1749) led an uprising by Mangku Earth and Mas Sahid, Mangku Earth successfully mastered Sukawati, Grobogan, Demak, Blora, and Yogyakarta. Finally Mangku Earth people be appointed by the King in Yogyakarta. News from the Chronicle Giyanti and Fiber Kuntharatama stated that Mangku Earth became King on January 1 Alib Sura year 1675, or December 11, 1749. Along with the appointment Mangku Earth becomes King, then was appointed also other officials, including the warrior leader Mangkubumen, Wilatikta, became regent Blora.
Blora under the Sultanate
Earth Mangku war ended with a treaty Giyanti, 1755, popularly known as Palihan negari, due to the agreement Mataram split into two kingdoms, the Kingdom of Surakarta under Paku Buwana III, whereas under the Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengku Buwana I. Inside the Negari Palihan, Blora be Kasunanan region as part of a regional East Abroad, Surakarta. But Regent Wilatikta disagree entered into Kasunanan area, so he choose to resign
BLORA DISTRICT
Blora as District
Since time Display up to Mataram era Blora an important area for the Kingdom Central Government, it is because Blora famous teak forests. Blora apanage began to change its status from a regional district on Thursday POND, 2nd Sura Alib year 1675, or the date of December 11, 1749 AD, hitherto known as DAY TO BE DISTRICT BLORA.Adapun first regent was WILATIKTA.
Blora Struggle against Colonialism
Resistance Blora who pioneered emerging farmers in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Peasant resistance is not separated from the worsening social and economic conditions of the rural population at that time .. In 1882 the head tax imposed by the Government of The invaders are very burdensome for landowners (farmers). In other areas in Java, the tax increase has led to a peasant uprising, like the Cilegon events in 1888. After two years later a farmer from Blora initiate resistance against colonial rule pioneered by SAMIN SURASENTIKO. Samin movement as an anti-colonial movement of farmers tend to use more passive methods of protest, a movement which is not a radical rebellion. Some indicators adana causes rebellion against the colonial occupiers include: Various kinds of tax changes implemented in Blora area of ​​communal land use patterns and supervision by the Dutch restrictions on the use of forest products by residents of these indicators have a direct connection with the protest movement of farmers in the area Blora. This movement pattern mempunai MILLINARISME, the movement against injustice and expect a prosperous golden age.