Sultan Nuku | Tokoh | Kesultanan Nusantara

Summary

The video narrates the inspiring story of Sultan Nuku, a prominent leader who fought against the VOC (Dutch East India Company) in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in 1738, Nuku was the son of Sultan Jamaluddin, the ruler of Tidore, but was exiled after the VOC installed a different leader. Undeterred, Nuku gathered support and waged a successful campaign against the VOC, earning victories that led him to be crowned as Sultan. His victories earned him the title of 'Lord of Fortune,' and he remained an unwavering symbol of resistance until his death in 1852. He was posthumously honored as a national hero by President Soeharto in 1995.

Takeaways

• 😀 Sultan Jamaluddin, the leader of Tidore, was captured by the VOC in 1779 and exiled to Sri Lanka until his death.
• 😀 After Sultan Jamaluddin's exile, his son, Prince Nuku Muhammad Amiruddin, began organizing resistance against the VOC in 1780.
• 😀 Prince Nuku was born in 1738 and was the rightful heir to the throne of Tidore, but the VOC gave the throne to Khan Kamaludin, Sultan Jamaluddin's brother.
• 😀 Prince Nuku Muhammad Amiruddin moved to Halmahera and gathered supporters from across the region, including Serang and Raja Ampat.
• 😀 In 1781, supporters of Prince Nuku declared him the leader of Tidore, giving him the title Sultan Amiruddin Saifudin Shah.
• 😀 Prince Nuku, also known as Sultan Nuku, led successful military campaigns against the VOC, including major naval and land battles.
• 😀 In 1783, Sultan Nuku's forces destroyed a VOC outpost in Halmahera, significantly weakening the Dutch military presence.
• 😀 Sultan Nuku's naval tactics led to heavy losses for the VOC, with many Dutch ships being burned in the waters around Tidore.
• 😀 In 1797, Sultan Nuku launched a large-scale attack on Tidore, successfully capturing the island and forcing the VOC out.
• 😀 Sultan Nuku was officially crowned as the supreme leader of Tidore after capturing the island, and he adopted the title Sultan Saidil Jihad Amiruddin Saefudin Shah.
• 😀 Sultan Nuku's victories earned him the title 'The Lord of Fortune' by the British, and he was highly regarded as a relentless fighter against the VOC and Dutch forces.
• 😀 Sultan Nuku continued to resist the Dutch until his death in 1852. His contributions were recognized in 1995 when he was posthumously declared a national hero by President Soeharto.

Q & A

Who was Sultan Nuku, and what was his role in resisting the Dutch colonial forces?

Sultan Nuku, born in 1738, was the son of Sultan Jamaluddin, the rightful heir to the throne of Tidore. After the Dutch East India Company (VOC) took control of Tidore and exiled his father, Sultan Nuku led a fierce resistance against VOC forces, eventually reclaiming control of Tidore and becoming its leader.

What significant event marked the beginning of Sultan Nuku's resistance against the VOC?

Sultan Nuku's resistance began after the exile of his father, Sultan Jamaluddin, by the VOC in 1779. He started gathering support from various regions, including Halmahera, and eventually launched a series of military campaigns against the Dutch forces.

How did Sultan Nuku rise to power in Tidore?

After the VOC granted the throne of Tidore to Kamaludin, the brother of Sultan Jamaluddin, Sultan Nuku was excluded. In response, he gathered support from various islands and, in 1781, was declared the Sultan of Tidore with the title Sultan Amiruddin Saifudin Syah, becoming widely known as Sultan Nuku.

What strategy did Sultan Nuku employ to defeat VOC forces?

Sultan Nuku utilized both land and naval warfare tactics. His forces were able to inflict significant damage on VOC's naval fleet, particularly through the burning of Dutch ships in the waters around Tidore, making him a formidable adversary to the VOC.

What major battle did Sultan Nuku win in 1797?

In 1797, Sultan Nuku launched a large-scale attack to seize Tidore. His forces successfully captured the island and ousted the VOC's influence there. This victory solidified his power in Tidore.

What title was Sultan Nuku given after taking control of Tidore?

After conquering Tidore, Sultan Nuku was officially crowned as the supreme leader of Tidore, receiving the title Sultan Saidil Jihad Amiruddin Saefudin Shah Muhammad Elma Bales Kicil.

How did Sultan Nuku's leadership impact the VOC?

Sultan Nuku's military victories significantly weakened the VOC's control in the region. His naval forces destroyed Dutch warships, forcing the VOC to retreat and lose control over several important territories, including Tidore and Ternate.

What was Sultan Nuku's nickname, and what did it signify?

Sultan Nuku was known by the nickname 'Barakati' or 'The Lord of Fortune.' This title reflected his reputation for always emerging victorious in his battles against the Dutch, a sign of his strategic brilliance and divine favor in his struggles.

How did the Dutch respond to Sultan Nuku's successful campaigns?

In retaliation for Sultan Nuku's successes, the VOC sent a large naval fleet to the region, but it was unable to stand against Nuku's forces. The VOC's ships were destroyed, and the Dutch were unable to regain control of Tidore and surrounding areas.

What recognition did Sultan Nuku receive for his efforts in resisting colonial forces?

In 1995, Sultan Nuku was posthumously recognized as a National Hero of Indonesia by President Soeharto, in honor of his significant role in resisting Dutch colonial rule and his enduring legacy in the region.