Sumbawa Island which is located at West Nusa Tenggara Province had been a dwelling place for mankind since Glacial Age (1 million years ago). It began its historical period since 14th century AD after establishing a relationship with the great kingdom Majapahit—ruled at that time by King Hayam Wuruk.At the time, it was known that there existed a Hindu kingdom called Dewa Awan Kruing. This kingom had vassals, namely Jereweh, Taliwang, and Seran. The last Hindu king was Dewa Majaruwa, whom later converted to Islam after establishing a relation with the first Islamic kingdom in Java, Demak sultanate.
In 1623, Dewa Awan Kuning was conquered by Goa kingom from South sulawesi. The relationship between the two kingdoms was strengthened by marriages. In 24 December 1650, the king of Sumbawa, Mas Dini, married the princess of Tallo kingdom. In 29 June 1684, Mas Bantam, the founder of Dewa Dalam Bawa dynasty entitled as Sultan Harunnurasyid I (1674-1702), married the princess of Goa. The second son of Sultan Harunnurasyid I, Mas Madina, whom later was enthroned as king entitled as Sultan Jalaluddin Muhammad Syah I (1702-1723), married another princess of Goa. This cross-marriage might be considerd as political marriage between Goa kingdom, a powerful kingdom, and Sumbawa kingdom.
The Sumbawan king who built Dalam Loka Palace is Sultan Muhammad Jalaluddin Syah III (1883-1931), whom was the 16th sultan of the Dewa Dalam Bawa dysnasty. His Majesty was established as the ruler of Sumbawa with an act of the colonial government of Nederland Indie October 18th 1885. Since then the imperialism was hovering over Sumbawa.
Parts of the palace
The Sumbawa kingdom’s territory, according to Lange Politick Contract 1938, is appriximately 844km2, which geographically was a part of Sumbawa Island. The Dalam Loka Palace as its governmental center was considered to be located at the sekotong Village, Kota Sumbawa Besar, implies that the region had been long time a center for economic and governmental activities.
The Dalam Loka Old Palace was build at the time of Sultan Muhammad Jalaluddin Syah III in 1885. Before it stood, however, the Sumbawa kingdom had changed its palaces, some of which are Gunung Setia Palace, Bala Galong Palace, and Bala Sawo Palace. The Dalam Loka Palace served, besides placing the king in a high place, as a replacement for the Bala Sawo Palace which was burned down by an explotion.
Most of the materials for the Dalam Loka Palace came from the countries around the palace. Big teak woods were particularly came from the teak forest in Timung, while its zinc roofs came from Singapore. The leader for the construction was Imam Haji Hasyim.
Bala Rea (Graha Besar – Grand Court) which is located inside the palace complex was a twin stilt house supported by 99 teak pillars which symbolizes 99 names of Allah (Asma’ul Husna). Bala Rea faces straight to the town square at the south and the Sampar hill which is a cemetery of the royal ancestors. At the west of the square was the royal mosque, Nurul Huda Mosque, which preserves until now, and at the east is the Brang Bara River.
Bala Rea has many rooms with each has different function. Some of which are:
In 1623, Dewa Awan Kuning was conquered by Goa kingom from South sulawesi. The relationship between the two kingdoms was strengthened by marriages. In 24 December 1650, the king of Sumbawa, Mas Dini, married the princess of Tallo kingdom. In 29 June 1684, Mas Bantam, the founder of Dewa Dalam Bawa dynasty entitled as Sultan Harunnurasyid I (1674-1702), married the princess of Goa. The second son of Sultan Harunnurasyid I, Mas Madina, whom later was enthroned as king entitled as Sultan Jalaluddin Muhammad Syah I (1702-1723), married another princess of Goa. This cross-marriage might be considerd as political marriage between Goa kingdom, a powerful kingdom, and Sumbawa kingdom.
The Sumbawan king who built Dalam Loka Palace is Sultan Muhammad Jalaluddin Syah III (1883-1931), whom was the 16th sultan of the Dewa Dalam Bawa dysnasty. His Majesty was established as the ruler of Sumbawa with an act of the colonial government of Nederland Indie October 18th 1885. Since then the imperialism was hovering over Sumbawa.
Parts of the palace
The Sumbawa kingdom’s territory, according to Lange Politick Contract 1938, is appriximately 844km2, which geographically was a part of Sumbawa Island. The Dalam Loka Palace as its governmental center was considered to be located at the sekotong Village, Kota Sumbawa Besar, implies that the region had been long time a center for economic and governmental activities.
The Dalam Loka Old Palace was build at the time of Sultan Muhammad Jalaluddin Syah III in 1885. Before it stood, however, the Sumbawa kingdom had changed its palaces, some of which are Gunung Setia Palace, Bala Galong Palace, and Bala Sawo Palace. The Dalam Loka Palace served, besides placing the king in a high place, as a replacement for the Bala Sawo Palace which was burned down by an explotion.
Most of the materials for the Dalam Loka Palace came from the countries around the palace. Big teak woods were particularly came from the teak forest in Timung, while its zinc roofs came from Singapore. The leader for the construction was Imam Haji Hasyim.
Bala Rea (Graha Besar – Grand Court) which is located inside the palace complex was a twin stilt house supported by 99 teak pillars which symbolizes 99 names of Allah (Asma’ul Husna). Bala Rea faces straight to the town square at the south and the Sampar hill which is a cemetery of the royal ancestors. At the west of the square was the royal mosque, Nurul Huda Mosque, which preserves until now, and at the east is the Brang Bara River.
Bala Rea has many rooms with each has different function. Some of which are:
- 1. Lunyuk Agung, at the front part, is a place for meeting, reception, and other important rotal events.
- 2. Lunyuk Mas, is the special room for the queen, the wives of the ministers, and the other royal officials in the time of custom ceremony. It is located near Lunyuk Agung.
- 3. The west Ruang Dalam, consisted of long rooms from south to north as Repan (the king’s bedroom). They were separated from the praying room by mosquito nets. At the north of this room is a private room for the queen and her attendants.
- 4. The east Ruang Dalam, consisted of four rooms. They belong to the king’s sons and daughters that had married. At the north side is the maid’s room.
- 5. Court Room, located at the north part (at the back) of the Bala Rea. At night it is changed into a bedroom for the maids.
- 6. Kitchen, located near the dining room.
- 7. Bathroom, located outside the main room. It is a long room parallel with the king’s and the queen’s bedrooms.
- 8. Bala Bule, located right in front of the queen’s guest room (Lunyuk Mas). It is shaped as two story house. The basement which parallels Bala Rea is used to be the playing room for the sons and daughters of the king, while the first floor is used to be the place where the queen and the wives of the nobilities watch the event performed at the royal square.
There were the other places important for the palace, but none of them are still remaining, such as Keban Alas (the royal garden), Bala Buko (gates of the palace), and Bale Jam (the clock house), a special place where the royal bell was stored.
The palace now
The palace is had been turned into a museum named Museum Dalam Loka and being restored.***
The palace now
The palace is had been turned into a museum named Museum Dalam Loka and being restored.***
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