Blessed are we, the people of Indonesia, that almost in every region throughout the country until now still stored the works of old literature, which is essentially our national cultural heritage. All of which is a pouring experience of the soul of the nation that can be used as a source of research for the development and development of culture and science in all fields. Old literary works will be able to provide a rich variety of science treasures. The excavation of old literary works scattered in these areas, will produce distinctive features of regional culture, which includes also the views of life and the foundation of a noble philosophy and high value. Such capital, which is stored in the works of regional literature, will eventually also be able to support the wealth of Indonesian literature in general.
On this occasion I will tell you about a work of Indonesian literature that the work is already famous throughout the territory of Indonesia and even to foreign countries. After a while I did not contribute to the world of Steemit who has taught me many things related to Steemit, this time I tried to re-explain the story of saga Aceh War which according to history saga is a legacy from the ancestors of Acehnese people are famous until now.
The kingdom of Aceh during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Daud was in a state of affluence. Trade ships arrive from various countries dismantling and loading goods. There was King Koning from Holland preparing to attack the kingdom of Aceh. The people of Aceh had known about the Dutch plan, and were getting ready. Abdurrisyad burned the people's zeal for jihad against the Dutch by reading the holy verses of the Al-Quran. He explained how great the reward of the martyrs in the war sabil. Panglima Polim from Mukim XXVI together with the hulubalang Mukim XXI and Mukim XXII are determined to fight.
They have collected funds for war and built Kuala fort, fortress kuta reuntang and fortress kuta in. The men took leave of their wives and gathered together in Aceh week. Five shooters each Tok Tokus Geusyik, Tok Po Kaha, commander Ahmad, Teungku Nyak Musa and Tok Geusyik Meugat are ready in estuary.
On Monday the 17th of Muharram the Dutch troops left their country. Not how long they arrived in Aceh and approached the coast, among others, in Aron Cut and Aron Raya. After receiving instructions from Abdur Risyad, Aceh troops fired on the Dutch warships. Fierce fighting takes place on the beach. Victims fall on the Dutch side. Within seven days, commander Ahmad and his friends could drown and destroy some of the enemy ships.
Due to fierce resistance the Dutch warships retreated. Seven days later they tried to attack again, but because it still gets a great fight, the Dutch fleet returned home with seven warships left drowned. Sultan Muhammad Daud himself went to the citadel of estuary and advised his soldiers not to be ridiculous and arrogant for the victory. Arriving in the Netherlands King Koning got word from Colonel Uboh that his troops were forced to return from Aceh for a great fight. The King of the Netherlands got advice from a Jew that a tree in the middle of the town in Peukan Aceh was felled, because it was the sacred tree that brought victory to the people of Aceh. He also advised King Koning that he should not fight against the Acehnese and the Javanese because they were brothers.
Hearing that advice the Dutch King was very angry and the Jews were shot dead. The Dutch army is preparing to sail to Aceh. An Arab named Abdurrahman asked to participate in Aceh to cut down the sacred geulumpang tree. He also recommended that two Dutch people be sent to Aceh to embrace Islam as a spy. So a ship went to Aceh with Abdurrahman and two spies who became known as Commander of Tibang and Commander of Reubee. After the three men landed the ship went home. Abdurrahman who claimed to be a guardian, was well received by the Sultan of Aceh. He said he would help the Sultan against the Dutch. At the request of geulumpang trees in the middle of the city felled, although it was blocked by Abdurrisyad. Then came the Commander of Tibang and Commander of the Reubee. Both states will help the sultan against the Dutch and embrace Islam, because they dream of entering heaven.
The Sultan did not know that the three men were Dutch accomplices. Not how long later came the Dutch troops approached the coast of Aceh. Shoot shoots happen. Nek Meraksa and some others can be influenced by Abdurrahman. Given some money, Nek sided with the Dutch, so the coastal defense became weak and the Dutch could land. Meuraksa and Peukan Aceh occupied by the Dutch. Many fall victim on the part of Aceh warriors, so they retire. Sultan Muhammad Daud himself moved to Keumala.
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