Antara Keris Keris yang Terkenal The famous, Keris Si Naga The Keris Si Naga, is an integral part of the Brunei Royal Regalia, The keris passes down from one successive ruler to another and that also include other regalia . Keris ‘Si Naga’ is a tool for greatness and a symbolic instrument of the confirmation of the Sultan of Brunei, used in crowning tradition of a succession of Sultan in Brunei Darussalam. Despite that ‘kampilan’ and ‘Kalasak’ is also one of Royal Brunei greatness tools, but it will never can, replace the Keris ‘Si Naga’. This is because of what Antonio Pgafetta recorded, in 1521, had stated that Keris has become a part of royal Malay tradition clothing in Brunei.The Keris Si Naga , was mentioned to be as a small knife with gold blade designed with pearls and precious diamonds. The names of Keris Brunei are ‘keris Andang’, ‘keris Anjur’, ‘keris Berantai’, ‘keris Bertulis’, ‘keris Buaya’, ‘keris Ganda Iras’, ‘keris Gajah Tikar’, ‘keris Ikung Kala Jangking’, keris Kerajaan’, ‘keris Lamba’, ‘keris Lidah’, ‘keris Renti’, ‘keris Sarang-sarang’, and ‘keris Sasap Lantai’ (Hashim, 2004, p41-52). Keris Si Naga is integral in the politics and government of Brunei. The keris define the context and character Brunei ruler because these is no other like it. Keris Si Naga is worn and owned by the Sultan of Brunei and he is the only person anointed to wear it. By ownership of this the Keris Si Naga it is not only a symbol of the Sultan of Brunei, but it symbolises his legitimacy to reign. Legitimacy which exist within the Keris Si Naga also defined the sovereignty of the Sultan of Brunei. This suggests that a Keris Si Naga in the possession of the Sultan in Brunei not only provide confirmation of his authority, but also highlight that he is the sovereign king. The story of the Keris Si Naga begins with Sultan Sharif Ali (? - 1432) which known as the Sultan Berkat is the Sultan of Brunei which reigned from 1425 until 1432. He bequeathed The Pedang Si Bongkok and Panji Panji Brunei and the Keris Si Naga. He was a pious and been told he was the first to build a mosque in Brunei, and he himself had read a sermon for Friday prayers. The Keris Si Naga is passed down to successive rulers of Brunei as a symbol to govern. During the reign of Sultan Abdul Momin who was enthroned as the 25th Sultan of Brunei in which he succeeded his father-in-law Omar Ali Saifuddin II as sultan upon the latters death, having previously served as regent for him during his ill health. During his reign, many territories was surrendered to Rajah Brooke of Sarawak; in 1855, seven districts stretching from Samarahan to Rajang was surrendered to James Brooke in the signing of a treaty. On 26 November 1856, the British signed a treaty with Sultan Abdul Momin to reconfirm the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce signed in 1847. In 1861, Abdul Momin ceded more territories to James Brooke. At the same time, between 1865 and 1878, three foreign groups encroached into North Borneo (Sabah). In 1865, Charles Lee Moses, an American Consul General, signed a treaty with Sultan Abdul Momin and obtained twenty one districts. Later, Charles Lee Moses transferred his rights to the lease to Joseph Wilfred Torrey who sold it to Gustavus Baron von Overbeck. In 1881, the British government granted the British North Borneo Company a royal charter. William Hood Treacher was appointed the first British Governor of North Borneo. Realising that Brunei will soon to be extinct, Abdul Momin declared the Amanat (the agreement between the Sultan, Wazirs, Manteris, and holders of Tulin rights not to cede or lease any remaining territories to the foreign powers). In the years that follows, many Brunei territories were continued to be taken including Limbang. Also, at that time, Brunei did not have a military strength to enforce the Amanat. His reign marked the most turbulent years of Brunei history , the Brunei Empire has been carved up into many states and dominions. Sultan Abdul Momin was said to be trying to unite the Royal Household and the Household of the other Sultans with in his dominion. Even so, there were members of the Household of Sultan that were less pleased with the appointment of Sultan Abdul Momin as the Ruler of Brunei from the beginning. Many were displeased with the carving up of Brunei Territory, but there were many who benefited too. Sultan Abdul Momin died on, 29 May 1885 and was succeeded by his brother in law, Pengiran Temenggong Pengiran Anak Hashim, who later known as Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin. Here lies the mystery of the Keris Si Naga, according to oral account and hearsays, it was said that a prince from the Royal Court ran off or hid, with the keris Si Naga, to probably, some account, said to Kelantan, this exodus was due partly to the turbulence within the royal court and the opposition to the ascension of Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin as the new ruler of Brunei. Source: History of Brunei Wikipedia
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:13:14 +0000
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