Introduction to Aceh Territory
Aceh, formerly known as the Special Region of Aceh (1959-2001) and Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (2001-2009) is the westernmost province of Indonesia. Aceh has its own set of autonomy, in contrast to most other provinces in Indonesia, for historical reasons. It borders the Bengal Gulf to the north, the Indian Ocean to the west, the Malacca Strait to the east, and North Sumatra to the southeast and to the south.
The capital of Aceh is Banda Aceh. The ports are Malahayati-Krueng Raya, Ulee Lheue, Sabang, Lhokseumawe and Langsa. Aceh was the worst hit by the earthquake and tsunami on December 26, 2004. Some places on the coast were completely destroyed. The heaviest are Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar, Aceh Jaya, West Aceh, Singkil and Simeulue.
Aceh has a wealth of natural resources such as petroleum and natural gas. The natural resources are located in North Aceh and East Aceh. Aceh is also famous for its forest resources, located along the Barisan line, from Kutacane, Southeast Aceh, Seulawah, Aceh Besar, to Ulu Masen in Aceh Jaya. A national park, Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) is also located in Southeast Aceh.
A. History of Aceh
In the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda Meukuta Perkasa Alam, Aceh was a very wealthy and prosperous country. According to a French explorer who arrived in the time of Aceh's success at that time, Aceh's power reached the western coast of Minangkabau to Perak. The Sultanate of Aceh has established links with kingdoms in the Western world in the 16th century, including the United Kingdom, the Ottoman and the Netherlands.
The Sultanate of Aceh was involved in the struggle for prolonged power since the beginning of the 16th century, first with Portugal, and since the 18th century with Britain and the Netherlands. By the end of the 18th century, Aceh had to hand over its territory in Kedah and Penang in the Malay Peninsula to the United Kingdom.
In 1824, the British-British Agreement was signed, where Britain handed over its territory in Sumatra to the Netherlands. The British claim that Aceh is their colony, though this is not true. In 1871, Britain allowed the Dutch to colonize Aceh, possibly to prevent France from gaining power in the region.
- The Sultanate of Aceh
The Sultanate of Aceh is a continuation of the fallen Pacific Ocean Empire in the 14th century. The Sultanate of Aceh lies in the north of Sumatra Island with the capital city of Kutaraja (Banda Aceh). In its long history (1496 - 1903), Aceh has carved its past so magnificent and stunning, primarily because of its ability to develop military education systems and patterns, its commitment to oppose European imperialism, a systematic and systematic government system, science research center, to its ability to establish diplomatic relations with other countries.
2.Aceh War
The Aceh war began since the Dutch declared war on Aceh on March 26, 1873 after making several diplomatic threats, but failed to seize large territory. The war raged again in 1883, but again failed, and in 1892 and 1893, the Dutch thought they had failed to seize Aceh.
Dr. Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje, an expert who pretended to convert to Islam from the University of Leiden who had gained the confidence of many Acehnese leaders, then advised the Dutch that their attacks were directed against the clergy, not the sultan. This suggestion worked. In 1898, Joannes Benedictus van Heutsz was declared the governor of Aceh, and with his lieutenant, Hendrikus Colijn, seized most of Aceh.
Sultan M. Dawud finally surrendered himself to the Dutch in 1903 after his two wives, children and his mother were first captured by the Dutch. Sultanate of Aceh finally fell in 1904. At that time, the capital of Aceh has been completely taken by the Dutch. But the resistance is still being carried out by the Commander-in -land and by the Ulema of Aceh until finally Japan enters and replaces the role of Dutch.
The war of Atjeh was the most severe war of the Dutch during the history of the archipelago.
3.Language
Aceh province has 13 indigenous languages namely Aceh, Gayo, Aneuk Jamee, Singkil, Alas, Tamiang, Kluet, Devayan, Sigulai, Pakpak, Haloban, Lekon and Nias. Thanks
Here are some of Aceh's history