Hiistory of Aceh

At the time of time of Sultan Iskandar Muda Meukuta Perkasa Alam, Aceh is a very rich country and prosperous. According to a French explorer who arrived in Aceh in the heyday of the era, the power reaching the west coast of Aceh Minangkabau. Aceh also includes power to Silver. Sultanate of Aceh has a relationship with the kingdoms in the Western world in the 16th century, including the British, the Ottomans, and the Netherlands.

Sultanate of Aceh was involved prolonged power struggle since the early 16th century, first with Portugal, and since the 18th century with the United Kingdom (UK) and the Netherlands. At the end of the 18th century, Aceh was forced to hand over territory in Kedah and Penang Malays in the Peninsula to the United Kingdom.

Rencong - Heritage Arms of the Acehnese

Rencong or Rincong or Rintjoeng is a weapon for the people of Aceh heritage and a symbol of bravery, courage, self defense and heroism of Aceh over the centuries.

According to one source Rencong been known at the beginning of the Islamic Empire in the 13th century.

Cut Nyak Dhien the Real Super Woman Hero

Tjoet Njak Dien did not die in her own land or amongst her own people. She died as "Ibu Perbu," which means "The Queen", a name given to her by the local people in Sumedang, West Java. The local people never knew that this gracious and religious prisoner, bought to them by Dutch Soldiers on December 11th 1906, was, in fact, the famous Jihad Heroine of Acheh Province. Dien had fought the Dutch from the jungle for 25 years.

We know from other modern studies, such as "The Rope of God" by Siegel (1969), how strong the spirit of Jihad is amongst the Achehnese. However, what that book does not reveal, is how the women are ready to join and lead in Jihad also. These are other heroine’s names that we are familiar with and our apologies for any others who have not been mentioned.

The Story of Admiral Malahayati

Admiral Malahayati

the Story of Admiral Malahayati although not much, all talking about heroism. At the time of his soldiers was formed consisting of army widows who became known as Inong Balee troops, Malahayati is the Commander (Malahayati own husband died in battle against the Portuguese). The legend says Inong Balee formation itself is of the mind Malahayati. Malahayati also built a fort with his troops and the fort was named Fort Inong Balee.

Malahayati, is one of the women fighters who came from the Sultanate of Aceh. In 1585-1604, held the office of Chief of the Imperial Guard Front Commander and Commander of the Secret Protocol to the Government of Saidil Mukammil Sultan Alauddin Shah Riayat IV. [1]