Sultan Baabullah Mengusir Portugis ( Perlawanan terhadap Persekutuan Dagang)

Summary

The video recounts the historical struggle between the Portuguese and the Sultanates of Ternate and Tidore in the Maluku Islands. Tensions escalated due to Portuguese interference with the spice trade and their attempts to control the region. After the betrayal and death of Sultan Hairun, his son, Sultan Baabullah, led the resistance, uniting Ternate and Tidore against the Portuguese. This united front successfully expelled the Portuguese from Ternate in 1575, forcing them to retreat to Ambon and later to East Timor, where they continued their colonial efforts.

Takeaways

• 😀 Sultan Baabullah led the successful effort to expel the Portuguese from Maluku.
• 😀 The conflict between Tidore and the Portuguese was caused by the Portuguese blocking trade between Tidore and the Dutch.
• 😀 In 1529, the Portuguese attacked the Banda ship carrying cloves to Tidore, triggering resistance from the people of Tidore.
• 😀 The Portuguese managed to create divisions between the Kingdoms of Ternate and Tidore, securing support from Ternate at one point.
• 😀 Eventually, the people of Maluku united against the Portuguese, recognizing the threat to peace and sovereignty.
• 😀 Sultan Hairun, a peace-loving ruler, initially engaged in negotiations with the Portuguese, but was betrayed during talks.
• 😀 Sultan Hairun was captured by the Portuguese during a 1570 negotiation at Fort São Paulo, sparking anger among the Maluku people.
• 😀 Sultan Baabullah, son of Sultan Hairun, continued the fight for freedom, leading the resistance against the Portuguese.
• 😀 The united forces of Ternate and Tidore launched successful attacks, eventually driving the Portuguese out of Ternate in 1575.
• 😀 The Portuguese retreated to Ambon in 1605 but were eventually expelled from there as well, leading them to flee further east to Timor.

Q & A

What was the main reason for the conflict between Tidore and the Portuguese?

The main cause of the conflict was the Portuguese obstructing trade between Tidore and the Dutch.

When did the event described in the transcript occur?

The events took place around 1529 CE, with key moments unfolding until 1605.

What action did the Portuguese take that led to resistance from Tidore?

The Portuguese fired on the Junjung or trahu, a ship from Banda that was on its way to buy cloves from Tidore, prompting a response from the Tidore people.

How did the Portuguese initially gain support in the region?

The Portuguese were able to divide and conquer by gaining the support of the Kingdom of Ternate, which led to their initial victory.

What role did Sultan Hairun play in the resistance against the Portuguese?

Sultan Hairun, the ruler of Tidore, united the people against the Portuguese, rallying them for resistance and offering to negotiate a peaceful resolution.

How did the Portuguese deceive Sultan Hairun during the negotiations?

The Portuguese captured Sultan Hairun during the peace negotiations, a deceitful act that enraged the people of Maluku.

What was the outcome after Sultan Hairun’s capture?

After Sultan Hairun's capture, his son, Sultan Baabullah, took up the fight and successfully continued the struggle, eventually leading the resistance to victory.

How did the people of Ternate and Tidore respond to the Portuguese presence?

The people of Ternate and Tidore united, launching an attack against the Portuguese and eventually driving them out of the region in 1575.

Where did the Portuguese go after being expelled from Ternate?

After being driven out of Ternate, the Portuguese fled to Ambon in 1605, before moving further east to East Timor to establish a new colony.

What was the final outcome for the Portuguese in the region?

The Portuguese were ultimately expelled from Maluku and forced to retreat to the eastern regions of Timor, marking the end of their colonial presence in the area.