Kingdom of Bulungan: Map & History
The Sultanate of Bulungan was a former independent sultanate and later a special territory of Indonesia located in the then existing Bulungan Regency in the east of the island of Borneo.
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The Sultanate of Bulungan was a former independent sultanate and later a special territory of Indonesia located in the then existing Bulungan Regency in the east of the island of Borneo. Its territory spanned the eastern shores of North Kalimantan and Tawau, Malaysia.
Kingdom of Bulungan in Depth
History
Bulungan was founded by a Kayan group, the Uma Apan, also known as the Dayak Hupan, who originated from the interior region of Apo Kayan (Kayan Highland Plateau), before settling near the coast in the 16th or 17th century. According to a local legend, Kuwanyi was the leader of the Dayak Hupan, which was a small ethnic group with a village of only 80 people on the banks of the Payang River, a branch of the Pujungan River. Due to the poor quality of life on the region, they moved downstream of a large river called the Kayan.
One day Kuwanyi went hunting in the forest, but he did not catch a single animal, except for a large bamboo called bamboo betung and an egg that lay on a Jemlay tree stump. He brought the bamboo and the egg home.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Sultanate of Bulungan (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Bulungan: Key Facts
| Capital | Bulungan |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1731 |
| Dissolved | 1964 |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q3503548 (CC0).
Kingdom of Bulungan Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 20,247 km² in 1746 CE.
Kingdom of Bulungan: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Bulungan exist?
The Kingdom of Bulungan is dated to 1734 CE – 1747 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Bulungan?
The capital of the Kingdom of Bulungan was Busang Arau (1555–1695), Limbu (1695–1731), Salim Batu (1731–1777), Tanjung Palas (1777–1928, 1933–1959), Tarakan (1928–1933).
How large was the Kingdom of Bulungan at its peak?
At its peak in 1746 the Kingdom of Bulungan covered about 20,247 km².
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