INFOKU -Currently recognized as the First Regent of Blora is Tumenggung Wilatikto.
But do you know what Blora has to do with the Sunan Pojok Tomb located in the heart of Blora City, located to the south of the Blora City Alons.
From the data obtained, Sunan Pojok's grave is the grave of SUROBAHU ABDUL ROHIM, he was an officer in Mataram who succeeded in quelling riots on the north coast (Tuban).
Upon returning from Tuban he fell ill and died in POJOK Village (Blora).
Prince SUROBAHU ABDUL ROHIM is also known as Prince Pojok, this tomb is still maintained and respected by the community.
Then because of his services, his son, JAYA DIPA, was appointed as the first Regent of Blora (Surobohu Abdul Rohim dynasty), after his death he was succeeded by his son JAYA WIRYA, then JAYA KUSUMA, both of whom after their death were buried at the location of Prince Pojok Kauman's grave.
If this is acknowledged, it is possible that the founding of the city of Blora can change along with many historical discoveries and technological advances.
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This tomb is often visited by people inside and outside the city, especially on Friday Pon nights, and in the month of Suro a Khol is held which is attended by pilgrims from various areas in Blora.
Who really is Sunan Pojok? This question may arise, considering that the district government pays close attention to its preservation.
From the story that has developed in society, it is said that the Sunan Pojok grave still shows its charisma to this day.
In fact, it is not uncommon for people from outside the area who will hold the pangembating praja in Blora, almost certainly to make a pilgrimage to this tomb to ask for blessings or a kind of kulonuwun.
If the procession is not carried out, it is believed that the official will face obstacles in his career.
Regarding the truth, Wallahua'lam. What is clear is that in the anniversary commemoration ritual, the pilgrimage to the grave complex located on Jl Mr Iskandar Lorong I No 1 is always carried out by the Regent together with the Muspida.
On certain days, the tomb is also visited by people who have certain purposes. They pray at the grave with the intention of getting blessings.
So that what you desire can be achieved. From a number of existing literature, Mbah Benun Wali Pojok 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 origins of Blora.
Prince Surobahu, as one of his names is known, suppressed oppression in Tuban Regency in 1625.
The security in question was several Dukes in Java who were no longer loyal to Sultan Agung's government.
It is stated that these include the Duchies of Tuban, Lasem, Pasuruhan, Suroboyo, Sumenep, Wirosobo.
At that time Sultan Agung was very concerned about this condition. Two big problems were 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 upset, including many riots or riots.
Eradicating Security The Duchy of Tuban, which at that time was not yet a VOC colony, was one of the districts where violence and mbalelo occurred from Mataram.
To quell this oppression, Sultan Agung ordered Prince Surobahu who was also Syek Abdurrohim Mbah Benun Wali Pojok Blora, who was assisted by Bahurekso and Prince Agul-agul to quell it.
After holding the button (order) from Sultan Agung Hanyokro Kusumo Panembahan Agung Senopati ing Ngalogo Kalifatullah Abdurrahman Sayidin Panotogomo, Mbah Benun carried out the order. He was accompanied by 500 Mataram soldiers.
And thank God, thanks to Allah's help, Prince Surobahu was able to conquer Tuban and immediately returned to Mataram to report to Sultan Agung.
On their way back to Mataram, Surobahu's group passed through Jurangjero Village, now Sidomulyo, entering the Banjarejo District area, to pray and rest.
Because the area was still densely forested, the soldiers went on a mission or cleared the forest so that it could be used for prayer and rest.
The location of the Nasak-Nasak 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 this location is called Karangnongko Village.
Not long after in Karangnongko Village, Prince Surobahu suffered from illness and finally died.
The soldiers buried him in the corner where he rested. After Surobahu's death, some of the soldiers remained in Sasak, but some returned to Mataram to report to Sultan Agung.
After Sultan Agung received the report, he ordered Prince Surobahu's son Raden Tumenggung Joyodipo to stay, and was awarded the territory and became the first Regent of Blora.
At that time he was helped by his younger brother, Kyai Toh Bahu, who is now buried in the Krapyak Cemetery, Kajangan Village, Blora Kota District.
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Raden Tumenggung Joyodipo, after visiting his father's grave, then walked east across the river which is now called Kaliwangan.
Continue to climb to a higher area 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 grave to the location which until now has always been the place where the haul is held every year.
Haul activities are usually on the 27th of Suro (Javanese Year), as well as on the District's anniversary. Blora. (Grand/Processed from Various Sources)
