The Islamic Sultanates in East Kalimantan: Perspectives on Nation Integration

by Bambang Sakti Wiku Atmojo

Abstract

During the 16th until mid 20th Century in the east region of Kalimantan had existed five Islamic kingdoms with multi-ethnic inhabitants consisted of indigenous ethnic groups and immigrants. Monarchy management was carried out by familial relationship and adaptation, which conjointly conducting a peaceful political relationship, and had worked out a closer mutual cooperative association with other sovereignties outside Kalimantan. Eventually, these kingdoms integrated into the Republic of Indoensia.

(Source: Naditira Widya Special Edition Number 6, June 2001:14-20; ISSN 1410-0932)