INFOKU - For now, the one who is recognized as the First Regent of Blora is Tumenggung Wilatikto.
But do you know what the connection between Blora and Sunan Pojok's tomb is located in the heart of Blora City, the place is south of Blora City.
From the data obtained that the tomb of Sunan Pojok is the tomb of SUROBAHU ABDUL ROHIM, he is an officer in Mataram who has succeeded in quelling riots on the north coast (Tuban).
Upon his return from Tuban he fell ill and died in POJOK Village (Blora).
Prince SUROBAHU ABDUL ROHIM is also known as Prince Corner, the tomb is still maintained and respected by the community.
Then because of his services, his son named JAYA DIPA was appointed the first Regent of Blora (Surobahu Abdul Rohim dynasty), after his death his son was replaced by JAYA WIRYA, then JAYA KUSUMA, both of whom after his death were buried at the site of Prince Pojok Kauman's grave.
If this is recognized, it is possible that the founding of the city of Blora can change along with the many historical discoveries and technological advances
This tomb is often visited by people from inside and outside the city, especially on Friday night on Pon, and during the month of Suro, a Khol is held which is attended by pilgrims from various regions in Blora.
Who really is Sunan Pojok? The question can arise, considering that the district government pays great attention to the preservation of his grave.
From the story that developed in the community, it is said that Sunan Pojok's tomb still shows his charisma to this day.
In fact, it is not uncommon for people from outside the region who will hold the pangembating praja in Blora, almost certainly will make a pilgrimage to this tomb to ask for a blessing or some kind of kulonuwun.
If the procession is not carried out, it is believed that the official will face obstacles in his career.
As for the truth, Wallahua'lam. What is clear, in the birthday commemoration ritual, the pilgrimage to the tomb complex located at Jl Mr Iskandar Lorong I No 1 is always done by the Regent together with Muspida.
On certain days, the tomb is also visited by people who have a specific purpose. They prayed at the tomb with the intention of receiving blessings.
So that what is desired can be achieved. From a number of existing literature, Mbah Benun Wali Corner Blora has three other names.
Namely, Sheikh Abdurrohim, Prince Sedah, and Prince Surobahu. He is known as one of the Sayids.
Mbah Benun is believed to be closely related to the origin of Blora.
Prince Surobahu, as one of the names is known, once crushed the genocide in Tuban Regency in 1625.
Keraman in question is a number of Dukes in Java who are no longer loyal to the government of Sultan Agung.
Mentioned, among them the Duchy of Tuban, Lasem, Pasuruhan, Suroboyo, Sumenep, Wirosobo.
At that time Sultan Agung was very concerned about this condition. Two big problems are facing him.
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On the one hand, the VOC continued to develop its trading areas and colonies.
On the other hand, many Dukes were mbalelo, including many keramans or riots.
Eradicating Keraman The Duchy of Tuban, which at that time was not yet a VOC colony, was one of the regencies that experienced persecution and mbalelo from Mataram.
To quell the plague, Sultan Agung ordered Prince Surobahu who was also Syek Abdurrohim Mbah Benun Wali Corner of Blora, who was assisted by Bahurekso and Prince Agul-agul to crush it.
After holding the key (order) from Sultan Agung Hanyokro Kusumo Panembahan Agung Senopati in Ngalogo Kalifatullah Abdurrahman Sayidin Panotogomo, Mbah Benun carried out the order. He was accompanied by 500 Mataram soldiers.
And thank God, thanks to God's help, Prince Surobahu was able to conquer Tuban and immediately returned to Mataram to report to Sultan Agung.
On the way back to Mataram, Surobahu's group passed Jurangjero Village, now Sidomulyo, entered the Banjarejo District area, to pray and rest.
Because the area is still dense forest, the soldiers lined up or cleared the forest so that it could be used for prayer and rest.
The location of the lineage soldiers is currently named Sasak Village. After seeing a clean place, coincidentally in a corner of the place there was a jackfruit tree, Surobahu rested under the tree. Currently the location is called Karangnongko Village.
Not long ago in this Karangnongko village, Prince Surobahu was sick until he finally died.
By the soldiers buried in the corner where he rested. After Surobahu's death, some of the soldiers stayed in Sasak, but some returned to Mataram to report to Sultan Agung.
After Sultan Agung received the report, he ordered the son of Prince Surobahu, Raden Tumenggung Joyodipo, to stay, and was awarded the territory and became the first Regent of Blora.
At that time he was assisted by a younger brother named Kyai Toh Bahu who is now buried in the Krapyak Tomb, Kajangan Village, Blora City District.
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Raden Tumenggung Joyodipo, after inspecting his father's tomb, then walked east to cross the river now called Kaliwangan.
Continue up to higher ground by walking slowly, to what is now called Blora square.
On that trip he met Mbah Balora who was accompanied by seven young men. Raden Tumenggung Joyodipo together with Mbah Balora and his friends built villages, rice fields, and moved the Gedong grave or Sunan Pojok tomb to a location which until now has always been the place for the annual haul. Haul activities are usually dated 27 Suro (Javanese Year), as well as on the anniversary of Kab. Blora.(Great/Processed from Various Sources)
