Tatar Sunda Journey

History of Tatar Sunda

Explore the interactive history of Tatar Sunda from prehistory (Gua Pawon) to the kingdoms of Pajajaran, Galuh, and the formation of modern West Java Province.

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Prehistoric Tatar Sunda

11.000 - 7.300 BP

Prehistoric human life around the ancient Bandung Lake.

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The Dawn of Monarchical Civilization: Salakanagara and Tarumanagara

130 - 669 M

The emergence of Salakanagara and Tarumanagara marked the transition of Tatar Sunda from the pre-literate period to the early kingdom era, which was connected to global trade networks.

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The Existence of the Sunda-Galuh Kingdom and the Pajajaran Era

669 - 1579 M

The Sunda-Galuh Kingdom and Pajajaran represented an important phase in the formation of classical Sundanese political, economic, and cultural identity.

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Tatar Sunda in the Currents of Islamization and Colonial Rule

1579 - 1900 M

After the fall of Pajajaran, Tatar Sunda underwent major transformations through Islamization, Banten’s hegemony, Mataram’s influence, and VOC colonial penetration.

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National Awakening and the Role of Paguyuban Pasundan

1900 - 1945 M

Paguyuban Pasundan became an important organization for Sundanese society in responding to colonialism through education, culture, and modern political movements.

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Political Turmoil after Independence

1945 - 1962 M

After independence, Tatar Sunda became an arena of conflict among the republic, Dutch-sponsored federalism, and the ideological rebellion of DI/TII.

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The Formation of Administrative Provinces of the Republic of Indonesia

1945 - 2000 M

Tatar Sunda developed into several modern administrative entities, namely West Java, Jakarta Special Capital Region, and Banten, as part of the structure of the Republic of Indonesia.

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Synthesis: Tatar Sunda across the Passage of Time

11.000 BP - 2000 M

The history of Tatar Sunda reveals continuity among prehistoric adaptation, royal glory, colonialism, nationalism, and the formation of modern administrative regions.

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8 CHAPTERS AVAILABLE • CHOOSE YOUR PATH

History of Tatar Sunda

Prehistoric Tatar Sunda

The Dawn of Monarchical Civilization: Salakanagara and Tarumanagara

The Existence of the Sunda-Galuh Kingdom and the Pajajaran Era

Tatar Sunda in the Currents of Islamization and Colonial Rule

National Awakening and the Role of Paguyuban Pasundan

Political Turmoil after Independence

The Formation of Administrative Provinces of the Republic of Indonesia

Synthesis: Tatar Sunda across the Passage of Time