Surabaya History

Surabaya History

Hi everybody now I will to tell about little history about Surabaya.

Before Holland Comes

Long time ago Surabaya is the gate of Majapahit Kingdom. Even the Surabaya  anniversary is set in may 31^st 1293. Actually, that day is the day of Majapahit troops whose Raden Wijaya as leader win againt Mongol troops envoy of Kubilai Khan.

Mongol troops whose came from the sea is described as SURO (shark fish/bold) and Raden Wijaya troops whose came from a land is described as BOYO (Crocodile/danger), so the meaning is courage to face the dangers that threaten. So that winning day is be the anniversary of Surabaya city.

In 15^th century, Islam is spread to fast around Surabaya. One of the Wali Songo member, Sunan Ampel is was build the mosque and pesantren in Ampel region. In 1530, Surabaya is be the part of Demak kingdom. But in november,  11^th 1743 VOC is ruling of Surabaya.

to be continued

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