Banten

Banten is a province that just stood in the reform era, precisely on October 6, 2000. Banten is a fraction of West Java province. Designated as the provincial capital of Serang Banten. Governor of Banten, the first being Dr. H. Djoko Munandar, MSc. In this era of Sunda kingdom Pajajaran, Banten is a threat to the kingdom. In terms of trade, Banten is a rival of Sunda Kelapa. Both are an important port city. In the 13th century, the Sultan of Demak spread of Islam in West Java, namely, in Cirebon and Banten. <div class="fullpost">This makes Banten as one of the central development of Islam. In 1525, the Sultanate of Banten stand. In an era of government Maulana Hasanuddin Banten Sultanate experiencing rapid growth and further clarify its identity as a center for the spread of Islam throughout the region Pajajaran, even up to several regions in Sumatera.Banten peak prominence in the era of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa which lasted from 1651 until the year 1682. Meanwhile, the Dutch continued to enlarge its influence in the Sultanate of Banten. In the end they managed to build a relationship with Crown Prince or Princess Gusti Anom. Son's relationship with Dutch so exasperate the Sultan Ageng. Finally Gusti Sultan ordered to deepen the science of religion in Mecca, as well as running the pilgrimage. Upon returning from the holy land, known as Gusti Prince Sultan Haji. He then ran the wheels of government Banten still supported by his father. Sultan Haji behavior was not changed. He remained intimate relationship with the Dutch. To realize his son, the Sultan Ageng that when it has been living separately from their children, sending troops into Surosowan, the residence of the Sultan Haji. But the Sultan Haji take the fight against the troops sent by his father, even he asked for help the Dutch.Netherlands, which has long ambition to master Banten, did not waste the opportunity. They immediately send troops. Finally, there was fierce fighting between the forces of Sultan Ageng against the Dutch. Finally the Netherlands to urge the troops of Sultan Ageng. They occupied the residence of the Sultan Ageng, namely, Tirtayasa Palace. Sultan Ageng and several other Banten magnifying a guerrilla war. The Dutch are aware would not be able to defeat the Sultan Ageng fully, finally adopting deception. They use the Sultan Haji to ask his father to cease resistance and return to Surosowan and promised to get a guarantee of independence and freedom of movement. Sultan Ageng comply with the request that her son and returned to Surosowan. But the Dutch deny the promise and capture the Sultan Ageng for later arrested in Batavia until his death in 1692.Sultan Haji forged relationships with the Netherlands in fact be paid handsomely. Haji Sultan was forced to sign an agreement which among other things, the end of the absolute power of the Sultan of Banten and the Dutch are allowed to trade monopoly. With the agreement, the Banten region is already not free anymore, because things, especially trade, is determined by the Dutch. Further development is very disturbing people, namely, power struggles occur mores and ethical behavior has been uninstalled. Finally anxiety can not be dammed again and there was a popular uprising. Led by two leaders who adhered to the people, namely, Queen of Great Throw and Kiai Tapa, they took up arms. Further development is very disturbing people, namely, power struggles occur mores and ethical behavior has been uninstalled. Finally anxiety can not be dammed again and there was a popular uprising. Led by two leaders who adhered to the people, namely, Queen of Great Throw and Kiai Tapa, they took up arms. In 1807, the Dutch formally proclaimed that the Islands archipelago is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. As the first governor-general is Daendles Hermann Wilhelm (1808-1811). In his reign, Daendles plans to build a highway between Anyer is located at the western tip of Java and Banten belonged to Panarukan at the eastern tip of Java island. Sultan of Banten refused to provide workers to be employed in forced labor. This refusal makes Daendles angry and then attacked the Palace Banten tanggan 21 November 1808. Sultan of Banten was arrested and exiled to Ambon. Sultanate of Banten itself be abolished and Residency region.Banten people's resistance against the occupiers continue until the beginning of independence, though not on a large scale again. When at the beginning of the independence of West Java province established as one of eight provinces in Indonesia, Banten is one of the prefecture in the province of West Java.</div>

 Place of interest

1. Carita Beach

2. Krakatau

3. Ujung Kulon

4. Baduy Cultural conservation

5. Karang bolong beach

6. Salira indah beach

7. Dua island ( Pulau Dua )

 
Salira Indah Beach

About 14 km from Merak bus station is the Salira Indah Beach resort, located at scenic Tanjung pujut. This resort on Java's west coast can easily be reached within a few hours from Jakarta either by bus or car.