INFOKU -One of the famous Islamic figures in Blora is named Sunan Pojok Blora.
Sunan, whose real name was Pangeran Suro Bahu Abdul Rohim, is considered to have made a great contribution to the spread of Islamic teachings in Blora.
The historical story of Sunan Pojok Blora has been passed down from generation to generation.
Reporting from balaibahasajateng.kemendikbud.go.id , the name Sunan Pojok Blora has been borne by him since he became the founder of the Duchy of Blora.
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He has given the names of hamlets and towns as well as many other relics. One of the remains is the Baitunnur Great Mosque in Blora.
In addition, Sunan Pojok Blora is a role model for personal, family, social, national and state life.
During his life, Sunan Pojok Blora faithfully served the government of the Mataram Kingdom which at that time was led by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo.
Sunan Pojok Blora was also equipped with many charisma or special qualities that are not possessed by servants of Allah SWT in general.
His specialty is considered as a means of self-servation to Allah SWT, to the government, and to society as commanded in the Al-Qur'an and Sunnah.
For his services and struggle in upholding Islamic law, Sunan Pojok Blora has various names or nicknames.
These are Prince Pojok, Prince Surabaya, Prince Surabahu, Pangeran Sedah, Sheikh Amirullah Sayid Abdurrochim, and Sunan Pojok Blora or Mbah Benun Wali Pojok.
Looking at his origins, Sunan Pojok Blora was also known as Pangeran Pojok or Pangeran Surabaya, the son of Pangeran Ronggo Sedajoe.
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Prince Ronggo Sedajoe was the son of Prince Sedajoe. While Prince Sedajoe himself was the son of Hadipati Sarengat who married Queen Pekodjo.
Prince Pojok was Duke of Tuban for 42 years, from 1619-1661.
One of his legacies while occupying this position was giving the name of the village in Blora.
Karangnongko Village & Sasak
It is said that during the Grebeg Maulud Tahun Dal which falls every eight years, all the Regents/Dukes in Java came to Mataram and met with Sri Sultan who at that time was held by Amangkurat I to report on the implementation of their respective duties.
As the Duke of Tuban, Prince Pojok also came to Mataram, escorted by several of his men.
On his way home from Mataram, Sunan Pojok Blora rested under a jackfruit tree.
Because the area did not yet have a name, Prince Pojok named it Karangnangka.
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His journey continued through an area that was still a wilderness.
In order to get through it, Sunan and his men had to cut down the forest.
Therefore, the place was then named Sasak Village.
Blora and Alon alon
The journey was continued slowly ( alon-alon ) because it passed through areas with muddy or slippery ground.
The area was then named Blora (from the word Belor which means mud).
Because the Sunan's entourage walked slowly , the place was called the town square .
Prince Pojok then founded a place of worship located to the west of Blora Square, which is now the Baitunnur Blora Grand Mosque.
Sunan Pojok Blora was blessed with three sons, namely Prince Kleco, Raden Sumodito, and Raden Dipoyudo.
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Prince Kleco lived and was buried in Kudus, while Raden Sumodito and Raden Dipoyudo lived and were buried in Blora.
After the Blora region was built, Raden Sumodito or Raden Tumenggung Djojodipo or Raden Tumenggung Djojodiwirya was appointed as the first Regent in the Duchy of Blora. (Roes / IST )
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